St. Peter Christian Academy serves 78 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-6. The student:teacher of St.
Peter Christian Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Baptist.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Peter Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Peter Christian Academy's ranking?
St. Peter Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Christian Academy?
The application deadline for St. Peter Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Peter Christian Academy is Cares School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mother Goose Christian School (1.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids' Company Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 34 students
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Jackson Preparatory School
(Christian)
3100 Lakeland Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 939-8611
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 939-8611
3.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Acceptance rate listed
640 E Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 203-2106
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 203-2106
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 116 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1339 Oak Park Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3501
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Walton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Bailey Avenue
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3591
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Powell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3655 Livingston Road
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3580
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
186 Idlewild Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5313
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lanier Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
833 Maple Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5369
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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