Potter's House Family Service Center

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Located in Houston, MS, Potter's House Family Service Center serves 17 students in kindergarten through 1st grade in a rural community setting.
  • The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 5 teachers for a small enrollment size.
  • Founded in 1905, Potter's House offers early childhood and day care programs with a Baptist religious affiliation.
  • The student body is predominantly students of color, representing approximately 93% of enrollment.
  • Annual tuition is $25,000, and the school provides 15 Advanced Placement courses, ranking among the top 20% in Mississippi for AP course offerings.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Potter's House Family Service Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 20%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for Potter's House Family Service Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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