Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Peter Christian Academy
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Peter Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Students By Grade
Enrollment highest in kindergarten with 18 students, then drops to 4 in grade 5 before edging up to 6 in grade 6.
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students
Baptist
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 34 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Alternative School
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 776 students
Christian
3100 Lakeland Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 939-8611
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students
Baptist
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 107 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Presbyterian
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
Christian
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students
Baptist
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 116 students
640 E Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 203-2106
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%
Morrison Academic Advancement Center
Alternative School
1224 Eminence Row
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 987-3695
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-7
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%
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