Hillcrest Christian School is unabashedly committed to being Christ-centered and rooted in those truths which do not change -- leading students to develop a Christian world view.
Our programs are sequential beginning at Pre-K-3 and continue through 12th grade.
Academically, we expect our students to master the knowledge and skills needed to assure their success in college.
Hillcrest Christian School is dedicated to reaching students for Christ, teaching the excellence of academics, and incorporating Christlike values in all extracurricular activities.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
310 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- HCS was established as a non-denominational coed school in 1971 and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the Mid- SouthAssociation of Independent Schools. We offer programs for K-3 through 12th grade, as well as after-school childcare for our students through grade 12.Above all, Hillcrest Christian School is committed to being Christ-centered, rooted in unchanging Biblical truths, and dedicated to leading students to view life from a Christian perspective. Academically, students are expected to master the knowledge and skills needed to ensure success in college.Our curriculum is college preparatory; therefore, each graduate mustbe accepted to at least one college or university of his or her choice before graduation. Furthermore, students must complete at least 10 community service hours for each year of grades 9 through 12 in order to receive a diploma from HCS.The Hillcrest campus is strategically located where Jackson and Byram converge; weserve studentswho livethroughoutthe metro area, including Pearl, Raymond, Florence, and Flora, among othercities and towns incentral Mississippi.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Christian School?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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