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The Reading Nook Academy

1208 Honey Creek Ln Ne
Brookhaven, MS 39601

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Tel: (601) 990-4085

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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

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-11

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Reading Nook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-11
Enrollment: 123 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mississippi is $10,675 for elementary schools and $11,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mississippi is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).