First Presbyterian Day School vs. Jackson Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
First Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Jackson Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
First Presbyterian Day School offers children in K3 through sixth grade superior academic instruction in a loving Christian atmosphere.
FPDS is designed as an extension of the Christian home and church.
In addition to providing the finest academic education, our school supports parents and the church in the teaching of Biblically based values, goals, and discipline.
FPDS is a safe, personal school where children are challenged academically, guided spiritually, and taught to become good stewards of the gifts God has given them.
FPDS provides a purposeful education that not only encourages academic excellence, but helps develop each child's spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social potential.
Jackson Academy is a college preparatory school in Jackson, Mississippi.
An independent, nonsectarian school founded in 1959, Jackson Academy is a coeducational private day school with approximately 1150 students enrolled in K3 through twelfth grade.
Within our nurturing and spiritual community, Jackson Academy inspires and equips each student to lead a life of purpose and significance.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia; reading therapy
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Year Founded
1965
1959
Students Body
Total Students
704 students
1162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
48
Pre-K Students
109
55
Kindergarten Students
92
60
Grade 1 Students
94
55
Grade 2 Students
89
55
Grade 3 Students
82
70
Grade 4 Students
65
70
Grade 5 Students
104
80
Grade 6 Students
69
82
Grade 7 Students
-
98
Grade 8 Students
-
85
Grade 9 Students
-
107
Grade 10 Students
-
108
Grade 11 Students
-
85
Grade 12 Students
-
104
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
60%
Average Class Size
20
16
Number of AP Classes
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10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:9
Average SAT score
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1220
Average ACT score
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26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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2018-19 Annual Tuition
K3 (3 day) $4,800 -$400 per month
K3 (5 day) $5,400 -$450 per month
K4 (half day) $5,400 -$450 per month
K4 (full day) $8,220 -$685 per month
K5 (half day) $6,900 -$575 per month
K5 (full day) $9,240 -$770 per month
Grades 1-4 $11,880 -$990 per month
Grades 5-8 $13,500 -$1,125 per month
Grades 9-12 $15,240 -$1,270 per month
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,000
Admissions Director
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Kayla Mosal
Admissions Associate
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Haleigh Ritter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
16
Sports