The Reading Nook Academy in Brookhaven, MS, enrolls 123 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates as a Christian–oriented alternative school with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 13 teachers.
Approximately 14% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The school serves early childhood through secondary grade levels, providing education to families seeking a rural Mississippi alternative school experience.
Nearby private schools include Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation and Pearblossom Private School Inc, offering additional schooling options within 12 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Reading Nook Academy?
The application deadline for The Reading Nook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Reading Nook Academy is Brookhaven Academy Educational Foundation (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
943 Brookway Blvd Ext
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-4041
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students
Easthaven Childcare/kg
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
130 Highway 84 East
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-2898
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 835-2898
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Faith Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
400 Magee Drive Suite Fpk
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0098
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-0098
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
1882 Mill Creek Ln SW
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(800) 309-3569
11.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Acceptance rate listed
Faith Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1005 Gordon Covington Rd
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 600-2118
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students
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