About the School
- St. Mary Catholic School in Jackson, MS, serves 113 co–ed udents in grades K through 6 within a central city community setting.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 10 teaching staff members.
- Eablished as a Catholic elementary school, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
- The udent body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local Jackson area.
- Tuition information aligns with local private elementary school averages, supporting families seeking Catholic education in Jackson.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Cares School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christian Mission Learning Center Ii (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Total Child Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1008 Peyton Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 355-7661
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
3424 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-1184
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Alternative School
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3100 Lakeland Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 939-8611
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Church of God in Christ
5302 Queen Mary Ln
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-8210
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 34 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
3424 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-1184
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Alternative School
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1008 Peyton Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 355-7661
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
Catholic
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
3424 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-1184
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students
Baptist
1580 W Ridgeway Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-3713
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pecan Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Claiborne Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5444
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Career Development Center
Vocational School
2703 First Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5322
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12
Provine High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Blackburn Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clausell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Harley Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 960-5319
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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