Christian Mission Learning Center
under 1 mi Grades K-2 16 students 8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Alternative Co-ed
Private schools in Jackson, MS
16 schools in Jackson itself and 1 more within 6 miles. ESA pays up to $8,421 for 2026-27.
Jackson private schools at a glance
Jackson has 16 private schools of its own, and 1 more is within 6 miles. In Jackson itself: 2 Catholic, 11 other Christian and 3 nonsectarian; 16 teach elementary grades and 5 teach high school. Counting the 1 nearby, there are 17 in all: 2 Catholic, 12 other Christian and 3 nonsectarian; 17 teach elementary grades and 5 teach high school. All of them are co-ed. 5 report membership in a school association, most often the Association of Christian Schools International (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 4 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 90% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 72 students and 8.7 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $6,900 to $13,320 a year, and the middle figure is $10,250.
2 Catholic
8.7 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Jackson (16)
Schools that give Jackson as their address come first, then the 1 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Jackson matches all of those.
Grades PreK-6 28 students 2.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Cares School
2 mi Grades K-11 90 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades K-6 471 students 8.6 students per teacher Presbyterian Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 22 students 7.3 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed
Grades 1-12 72 students 9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 113 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-6 154 students 12.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-7 87 students 10.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Jackson Academy
5 mi Grades PreK-12 1,073 students 14.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 58 students 4.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-4 51 students 10.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-5 72 students 10.9 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
Grades K-8 99 students 9.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 189 students 9.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 63% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Methodist Early childhood Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (1)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Jackson.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Faith Academy
6 mi Grades PreK-8 69 students 8.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
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Private school tuition near Jackson
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $6,900 to $13,320 a year, and the middle figure is $10,250. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Christian School | $6,900 to $7,200 | 2025-26 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | $10,250 | 2026-27 |
| Jackson Academy | $13,320 to $18,660 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across Mississippi: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
What Mississippi pays, and what that leaves you
Mississippi Education Scholarship Account for Students with Special Needs Education savings account
Up to $8,421 for 2026-27 Paid quarterly as reimbursements. The amount is reset each spring based on available funds.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 1, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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- Mississippi Education Scholarship Account for Students with Special Needs: amount and eligibility
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Jackson?
16 private schools give Jackson as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 17: 16 in Jackson and 1 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 2,672 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Jackson is Jackson Academy with 1,073 students.
How much does private school cost near Jackson?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $6,900 to $13,320 a year, and the middle figure is $10,250. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which Jackson private schools take ESA?
Mississippi does not publish a school list for the ESA. An eligible school is an accredited or in-state nonpublic school serving the student's disability needs. Ask the school.
Will ESA cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. ESA pays up to $8,421 for 2026-27, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.