Cares School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MS School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 84 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Cares School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cares School
1	2
2	2
3	3
4	8
5	4
6	15
7	4
8	18
9	10
10	14
11	2
12	2

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Year Founded

1912

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Student Body

Total Students

84 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,000

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Cares Center vision is a Mississippi in which children are nurtured in healthy families and communities.
Cares Center mission is to improve the lives of children and families by providing a continuum of compassionate, measurable and effective behavioral health and social services.

Cares Center vision is a Mississippi in which children are nurtured in healthy families and communities.
Cares Center mission is to improve the lives of children and families by providing a continuum of compassionate, measurable and effective behavioral health and social services.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cares School cost?

Cares School's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.

What schools are Cares School often compared to?

Cares School is often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Speech School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Cares School?

The acceptance rate of Cares School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Cares School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Mississippi with low acceptance rates.

What is Cares School's ranking?

Cares School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cares School?

The application deadline for Cares School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Cares School located?

Cares School is located in the Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, MS. There are 1 other private schools located in Belhaven.

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The average private school tuition in Jackson, MS is $14,028 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).