St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo

Top 3 Best Jackson Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 5,603 students in Jackson, MS (there are 61 public schools, serving 21,742 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Jackson, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, MS include Jackson Academy, First Presbyterian Day School and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
67% of private schools in Jackson, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Jackson Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
First Presbyterian Day School
(Presbyterian)
(4)
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Jackson Academy
Jackson Academy Photo
(2)
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Grades: PK-12
| 1,162 students
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,039 students
Adhiambo School
3424 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-1184
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
Christ United Meth Weekday Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5301 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 956-0368
Grades: NS
| 116 students
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Grades: PK-3
| 99 students
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4000 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 362-7228
Grades: PK-K
| 99 students
E. E. Rogers Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5125-B Robinson Road
Jackson, MS 39206
(769) 257-7041
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
The Education Center, Inc. D/b/a Education Center
Alternative School
(1)
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Grades: 1-12
| 91 students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
1109 Cooper Road
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 371-2728
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Faith Academy Of Jackson
Alternative School (Christian)
5835 Highway 80 W
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-6292
Grades: PK-2
| 85 students
Hillcrest Christian School
(Christian)
4060 S Siwell Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 372-0149
Grades: PK-12
| 310 students
Kids' Company Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
3809 W Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 982-1604
Grades: PK-10
| 34 students
Magnolia Speech School
Special Education School
733 N Flag Chapel Rd
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-5530
Grades: Inquire with school
| 75 students
The Montessori Academy Of Jackson
Montessori School
1525 Lelia Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 345-1431
Grades: PK-4
| 27 students
Mother Goose Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
6543 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 981-4678
Grades: PK-2
| 107 students
New Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
(1)
5202 Watkins Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 362-4776
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
5708 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 206-1749
Grades: K-7
| 95 students
New Summit School
(2)
1417 Lelia Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-7827
Grades: K-12
| 215 students
4207 Rainey Rd
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 487-2330
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
The Redeemer's School
640 E Northside Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 203-2106
Grades: PK-7
| 116 students
St. Peter Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1580 W Ridgeway Street
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 366-3713
Grades: NS-6
| 78 students
St. Richard Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
100 Holly Dr
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 366-1157
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
(Catholic)
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Grades: PK-6
| 43 students
The Total Child Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1008 Peyton Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 355-7661
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Triumph Village Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
5302 Queen Mary Ln
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 922-8210
Grades: K-9
| 61 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5315 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 956-6216
Grades: NS
| 65 students
1235 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-3511
Grades: K-9
| 64 students
665 Claiborne Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 353-7357
Grades: K-6
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, MS include Jackson Academy, First Presbyterian Day School and St. Andrew's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson, MS?
27 private schools are located in Jackson, MS.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson, MS?
Jackson, MS private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Jackson, MS go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Jackson, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson, MS?
67% of private schools in Jackson, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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