Jackson Academy vs. St. Andrew's Episcopal School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Jackson Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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St. Andrew's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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School History
Overview
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.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is an independent, coeducational, preparatory day school serving students in Foundations (infant-2 year olds) through twelfth grade.
The mission of St. Andrew's Episcopal School is "To nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world."
The South Campus houses the Lower School (Foundations through grade 4). The North Campus houses Middle and Upper School (grades 5-12).
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1959
1947
Students Body
Total Students
1162 students
1047 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
48
80
Pre-K Students
55
105
Kindergarten Students
60
57
Grade 1 Students
55
40
Grade 2 Students
55
63
Grade 3 Students
70
56
Grade 4 Students
70
66
Grade 5 Students
80
66
Grade 6 Students
82
71
Grade 7 Students
98
52
Grade 8 Students
85
76
Grade 9 Students
107
80
Grade 10 Students
108
75
Grade 11 Students
85
86
Grade 12 Students
104
74
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
55%
Average Class Size
16
15
Number of AP Classes
10
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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Average SAT score
1220
1370
Average ACT score
26
30
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,940
$24,280
Tuition Notes
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
Tuition is determined by grade level. This figure denotes Upper School (9-12) tuition.
% on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
30%
Admissions Director
Kayla Mosal
n/a
Admissions Associate
Haleigh Ritter
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Mock Trial TeamModel United Nations Club
Quiz Bowl Team