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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

4,902

Students

-3.5% (-180 students) 10-yr

$14,918

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

+13.3% (+2 students) 2-yr

42%

Students of Color

+23.5% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

Year	Jackson, MS Total Schools
2025	18
2024	19
2023	20
2022	21
2021	22
2020	22
2019	21
2018	20
2017	16
2016	16
2015	18

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# Students

4,902 Students

45,593 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	272	253	191
2024	259	250	187
2023	215	239	185
2022	228	247	188
2021	220	239	184
2020	220	234	179
2019	279	258	182
2018	291	262	181
2017	350	263	183
2016	308	256	181
2015	282	245	173

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% Students of Color

42%

17%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	40%	17%	32%
2024	40%	17%	32%
2023	47%	17%	32%
2022	36%	16%	31%
2021	36%	17%	32%
2020	36%	17%	31%
2019	33%	15%	31%
2018	32%	15%	30%
2017	28%	16%	31%
2016	32%	15%	31%
2015	34%	16%	31%

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0.60

0.48

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	0.60	0.48	0.65
2024	0.60	0.49	0.65
2023	0.62	0.49	0.65
2022	0.58	0.47	0.64
2021	0.58	0.48	0.64
2020	0.58	0.48	0.64
2019	0.58	0.48	0.64
2018	0.58	0.48	0.64
2017	0.56	0.47	0.62
2016	0.60	0.46	0.62
2015	0.61	0.47	0.62

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# American Indian Students

0 Students

74 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

85 Students

763 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

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

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# Hispanic Students

19 Students

636 Students

% Hispanic Students

<1%

# Black Students

1,047 Students

3,756 Students

% Black Students

21%

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	21%	8%	6%
2024	21%	8%	6%
2023	25%	8%	6%
2022	17%	7%	6%
2021	17%	8%	7%
2020	17%	8%	7%
2019	18%	7%	6%
2018	17%	7%	6%
2017	14%	6%	6%
2016	16%	6%	6%
2015	18%	6%	6%

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# White Students

2,796 Students

31,972 Students

% White Students

57%

69%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	57%	69%	48%
2024	56%	69%	48%
2023	53%	69%	48%
2022	59%	70%	50%
2021	59%	70%	50%
2020	59%	70%	51%
2019	59%	69%	52%
2018	59%	69%	52%
2017	62%	69%	54%
2016	57%	70%	54%
2015	55%	70%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

24 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

990 Students

8,952 Students

% of Others Students

20%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	20%	19%	34%
2024	20%	20%	33%
2023	20%	20%	33%
2022	21%	19%	31%
2021	22%	18%	31%
2020	22%	18%	31%
2019	21%	21%	30%
2018	22%	21%	30%
2017	22%	22%	30%
2016	25%	21%	29%
2015	25%	21%	29%

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Academics

# Teachers

302 Teachers

3,732 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2025	13:1	12:1	12:1
2024	13:1	12:1	12:1
2023	12:1	12:1	12:1
2022	12:1	12:1	12:1
2021	12:1	12:1	12:1
2020	12:1	12:1	12:1
2019	12:1	12:1	12:1
2018	12:1	12:1	12:1
2017	12:1	13:1	12:1
2016	13:1	13:1	12:1
2015	14:1	13:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

58%

47%

Average Class Size

17 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2019-2021)

Year	Jackson, MS Avg	Mississippi (MS)	National
2021	15	15	16
2020	15	15	16
2019	15	15	16

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Average Number of AP Courses

14 courses

9 courses

Average SAT score

1295

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,918

$8,109

Average % on Financial Aid

29%

22%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

Average Endowment Size

$1 million

$ million

Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

55%

91%

Average Number of Extracurriculars

4 extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

9 sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Jackson, MS?

The private preschools in Jackson, MS include First Presbyterian Day School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Hillcrest Christian School.

How many private preschools are located in Jackson?

18 private preschools are located in Jackson.

How diverse are private preschools in Jackson?

Jackson private preschools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 17%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?

78% of private preschools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Jackson include: The Total Child Learning Center vs. Adhiambo School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School vs. Jackson Academy, First Presbyterian Day School vs. Jackson Academy

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