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Jackson, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

Beth Israel Early Learning Center

Gr: NS | 65 students

Avg. class size: 8 students

Daycare / Preschool

5315 Old Canton Rd

Jackson, MS 39211

(601) 956-6216

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The Montessori Academy Of Jackson

Gr: PK-4 | 27 students

Montessori School

1525 Lelia Dr

Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 345-1431

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New Summit School

Gr: K-12 | 215 students

1417 Lelia Dr

Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 982-7827

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Pied Piper Playhouse & Academy School

Gr: K-9 | 64 students

Christian

1235 W Capitol St

Jackson, MS 39203

(601) 355-3511

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St. Mary Catholic School

Gr: K-6 | 113 students

Catholic

665 Claiborne Avenue

Jackson, MS 39209

(601) 353-7357

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Jackson, MS Private School Trends (10-Year)

Private Schools

-16.0% (-4 schools) 10-yr

5,055

Students

-27.5% (-1,917 students) 10-yr

$14,028

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

45%

Students of Color

+40.6% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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Enrollment & Diversity

Category

This Town (Jackson)

This State (MS)

# Schools

21 Schools

194 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools
Year	Jackson, MS Total Schools
2025	21
2024	23
2023	21
2022	21
2021	23
2020	23
2019	22
2018	22
2017	21
2016	21
2015	25

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# Students

5,055 Students

51,560 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	241	269	199
2024	230	265	192
2023	212	268	193
2022	226	273	205
2021	217	261	201
2020	217	254	188
2019	273	271	193
2018	273	270	190
2017	322	280	199
2016	321	285	196
2015	279	252	183

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% Students of Color

45%

19%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	43%	19%	33%
2024	43%	19%	32%
2023	47%	17%	32%
2022	39%	17%	32%
2021	40%	18%	31%
2020	40%	17%	31%
2019	35%	16%	31%
2018	35%	16%	30%
2017	31%	16%	31%
2016	31%	16%	31%
2015	32%	16%	31%

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0.60

0.45

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	0.60	0.45	0.64
2024	0.60	0.45	0.64
2023	0.60	0.45	0.63
2022	0.56	0.44	0.62
2021	0.57	0.44	0.62
2020	0.57	0.44	0.62
2019	0.57	0.44	0.61
2018	0.57	0.44	0.60
2017	0.53	0.42	0.59
2016	0.53	0.41	0.59
2015	0.55	0.42	0.58

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# American Indian Students

0 Students

47 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

83 Students

1,674 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	2%	3%	5%
2024	2%	4%	5%
2023	1%	3%	5%
2022	1%	3%	5%
2021	2%	4%	5%
2020	2%	4%	5%
2019	2%	2%	4%
2018	2%	2%	4%
2017	2%	2%	4%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	2%	1%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

21 Students

1,085 Students

% Hispanic Students

<1%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2024	1%	2%	9%
2023	1%	2%	9%
2022	1%	2%	8%
2021	1%	2%	9%
2020	1%	2%	9%
2019	1%	2%	8%
2018	1%	2%	8%
2017	1%	1%	8%
2016	1%	1%	8%
2015	1%	1%	8%

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# Black Students

1,315 Students

5,114 Students

% Black Students

26%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	26%	9%	8%
2024	26%	9%	8%
2023	28%	9%	8%
2022	21%	8%	7%
2021	22%	8%	8%
2020	22%	8%	8%
2019	21%	8%	8%
2018	21%	8%	8%
2017	18%	7%	7%
2016	18%	7%	8%
2015	21%	8%	8%

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# White Students

2,880 Students

40,553 Students

% White Students

56%

73%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	56%	73%	55%
2024	56%	72%	55%
2023	56%	72%	55%
2022	61%	74%	57%
2021	60%	73%	57%
2020	60%	73%	58%
2019	61%	73%	59%
2018	61%	73%	59%
2017	65%	75%	61%
2016	65%	75%	61%
2015	63%	75%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

34 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

810 Students

7,362 Students

% of Others Students

16%

13%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	16%	13%	22%
2024	15%	13%	22%
2023	14%	14%	22%
2022	16%	13%	22%
2021	15%	13%	20%
2020	15%	13%	19%
2019	15%	15%	20%
2018	15%	15%	20%
2017	14%	15%	19%
2016	14%	14%	18%
2015	13%	15%	18%

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# Teachers

341 Teachers

4,315 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	12:1	12:1	11:1
2024	11:1	12:1	11:1
2023	11:1	11:1	11:1
2022	11:1	12:1	11:1
2021	10:1	12:1	11:1
2020	10:1	12:1	11:1
2019	11:1	12:1	11:1
2018	11:1	12:1	11:1
2017	11:1	13:1	11:1
2016	11:1	13:1	12:1
2015	12:1	12:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

58%

48%

Average Class Size

15 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

14 courses

10 courses

Average SAT score

1295

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,028

$8,178

Average % on Financial Aid

29%

26%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

$1,631

Average Endowment Size

$1 million

$ million

Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

65%

92%

Average Number of Extracurriculars

4 extracurriculars

8 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jackson, MS?

The private elementary schools in Jackson, MS include First Presbyterian Day School, E. E. Rogers Sda School, and Jackson Academy.

How many private elementary schools are located in Jackson?

21 private elementary schools are located in Jackson.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Jackson?

Jackson private elementary schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 19%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?

76% of private elementary schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Which private elementary schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Jackson include: St. Andrew's Episcopal School vs. Jackson Academy, First Presbyterian Day School vs. Jackson Academy, Jackson Academy vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal School

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