Christ Covenant School is a ministry of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, PCA, which is located in Ridgeland, MS, a suburb of the capital city of Jackson.
The School opened in the fall of 2002 and serves Christian families in the education of their covenant children from Preschool through Eighth Grade.
Christ Covenant School is housed on the Pear Orchard campus.
The Church and the School are strategically located to be able to serve Madison County, Rankin County, and the northeast Jackson area.
Christ Covenant School exists because of and to the glory of God, and for the development and discipleship of covenant children.
The mission of Christ Covenant School is to partner with Christian parents in teaching, training and equipping their children academically and spiritually so that they would be able to love the Lord, to think biblically and to glorify God in every area of life.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ Covenant School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Student Body
Total Students
376 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Martha Maxey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Lego Robotics, National Junior Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Group Lessons, Ballet and Tap, Crafts Group Lessons, Drawing Group Lessons, Private Guitar Lessons, Private Piano Lessons, Private Trumpet Lessons, Private Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Indoor Tennis, Karate, Soccer Shots
Lego Robotics, National Junior Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Group Lessons, Ballet and Tap, Crafts Group Lessons, Drawing Group Lessons, Private Guitar Lessons, Private Piano Lessons, Private Trumpet Lessons, Private Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Indoor Tennis, Karate, Soccer Shots
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Christ Covenant School offer?
Christ Covenant School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ Covenant School's ranking?
Christ Covenant School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Christ Covenant School?
The application deadline for Christ Covenant School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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