Public Schools:
Canton Public School District
403 Lincoln Street, Canton, MS 39046
601-859-4110
www.cantonschools.net
Grades: K-12
Number of Students: 3400 in 7 schools
Student-Teacher Ratio: Avg. 18:1
Clinton Public School District
203 Easthaven Drive, Clinton, MS 39060
601-924-7533
www.clintonpublicschools.com
Grades: K-12
Number of Students: 4800
Student-Teacher Ratio: Avg. 18:1
Hinds County School District
13192 Highway 18, Raymond, MS 39154
601-857-5222
www.hinds.k12.ms.us
Grades: K-12
Number of Students: 6,635 in 9 schools
Uniforms: Byram Middle School, Utica Elementary/Middle School, and Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School may wear optional uniforms.
Jackson Public School District
662 S. President St. Jackson, MS 39205
601-960-8700
www.jackson.k12.ms.us
Grades: Pre-K-12
Number of Students: 32,000
Student-Teacher Ratio: Varies
Uniforms: Yes, for elementary and middle schools
Fine Arts: APAC program, Casey Elem. Model Whole Art School, (ask for more art schools)
After School Care: Yes, for elementary, tuition and non-tuition based
Sports: Baseball football softball (fast and slow pitch), basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball
Other: SOAR, base pair mentorship program with university medical center, ESL, exceptional education services, international baccalaureate program, JROTC, open doors for the gifted strings in the school’s health related professions.
Special Programs for Elementary within JPS
Van Winkle Elementary School
1655 Whiting Rd., Jackson, MS 39209
601-923-25556
www.jackson.k12.ms.us
Grades: Pre K-3rd
Uniforms: Yes
Other: Classes are multi-aged; students remain with one teacher for a 3-year span.
McWillie Elementary School
4851 McWillie Cr., Jackson, MS 39206
601-987-3709
www.jackson.k12.ms.us
Grades: Pre K3-5th
Uniforms: Yes
Other: Classes are multi-aged; students remain with one teacher for a 3-year span.
Madison County School District
P.O. Box 159, 117 Fourth Street, Flora, MS 39071-0159
601- 879-3000
www.madison-schools.com
Grades: Pre-K-12
Number of Students: 11,500
Student-Teacher Ratio: Avg. 15:1
Uniforms: Luther Branson Elementary
Pearl Public School District
3375 Highway 80 East, Pearl, MS 39208
601-933-2465
www.pearl.k12.ms.us
Grades: K-12
Number of Students: 3,861
Uniforms: K-5th
Rankin County School District
1220 Apple Park Place, Brandon, MS 39043-1359
601-825-5590
www.rcsd.ms
Grades: K-12
Number of Students: 18,000
Student-Teacher Ratio: Avg. 15:1
Private Schools:
Canton Academy
PO Box 116, One Nancy Drive
601-859-5233 or 601-859-5231
www.cantonacademy.org or www.capanthers.com
Grades: K3-12
Number of Students: 310
Student-Teacher Ratio: Avg. 17:1
Uniforms: No
Canton Academy is an independent, Christian college-preparatory school seeking to enroll students in grades K3-12. We believe that each student should have an opportunity to reach his/her maximum potential. It is our responsibility to provide each student with a varied learning experience. Canton Academy is a member of the MPSA, SACS and SAIS. Financial assistance is available for all accepted students with a demonstrated financial need.
Christ Covenant School
752 Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-978-2272
www.christcovenantschool.net
Grades: K5-6th
Number of Students: 220
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:17
Tuition: $4100 1st-6th
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: Music, art
Sports: 100 Mile Club, Adventure Club, Swim Team, Football (4th-6th), pep squad
After School Care: Outback Program, which includes the following options: ballet, gymnastics, piano, voice, and guitar
A ministry of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church. All subjects are taught from a Christian world and life view.
First Presbyterian Day School
1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202
601-355-1731
www.fpds.org
Grades: K5-6
Number of Students: 744
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Tuition: Kindergarten: $320/mo; Grades 1-6: $390/mo
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: Art, strings, ballet, piano, music
Sports: Football, basketball, cheerleading (5th-6th)
After School Care: Yes
“First Pres provides a purposeful education that not only encourages academic excellence, but helps develop each child's spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social potential. Determining where your child will spend his or her formative elementary school years is a decision that carries a lifelong impact. The education your child receives today is the foundation for tomorrow's success.”
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Grades: K4 - 5th
Number of Students: under 50
Student to Teacher ratio: 11 to 1
Good Shepherd follows a classical style of Christian education, carefully laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and living from God's
Gifts. We are distinctively Christian and incorporate daily prayer, so that God's Word has a formative influence. Latin begins in First Grade, and the kids love it! All subjects are taught, with history, science and humanities receiving special treatment through reading.
6035 Hwy 25
Brandon, MS 39047
601-992-4752
www.gslc-gsls.com
Hillcrest Christian Academy
4060 S. Siwell Road, Jackson, MS
601-372-0149
www.hillcrestchristian.org
Grades: Pre-K3-12
Number of Students: 620
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Tuition: K3 $3,290; K4/K5 $4,188; 1st-6th $5,208; 7th - 12th $5,628
Uniforms: Yes
Other: Accredited by SACS and SAIS.
"Hillcrest Christian School is dedicated to reaching students for Christ, teaching the excellence of academics, and incorporating Christlike values in all extracurricular activities."
Jackson Academy
4908 Ridgewood Road, Jackson MS 39211
601-362-9676
www.jacksonacademy.org
Grades K3-12
Number of Students: 1400
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Tuition: $3,000 - $9,900/ year
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: Art 1-12, AP art, choral music, and band 6-12
Sports: Baseball, football, basketball, cheerleading, dance teams, golf, softball, cross-country, soccer, swimming, track, tennis
After School Care: Yes
Other: Accredited by SACS and SAIS.
“Our mission is to serve students who aspire to higher education and lifelong learning in a balanced and nurturing environment in which each student is valued and is challenged to become a responsible citizen who can achieve his or her intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical potential.”
Jackson Preparatory School
P.O. Box 4940 Jackson, MS 39296-4940
601-939-8611
www.jacksonprep.net
Grades: 6-12
Number of Students: 800
Student-Teacher Ratio: Avg. 16:1
Tuition: $8800/yr, grades 7-12, $7800/yr grade 6
Uniforms: Yes
Jackson Prep’s primary goal is to provide a college preparatory curriculum designed to challenge the average to above-average student. The school’s commitment to academic excellence is enhanced by strong co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and events. The school believes in developing in its students spiritual values in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles, a sense of fair play, and the qualities of responsible citizenship. Jackson Preparatory School creates an environment where teachers and students are valued as individuals, where differences are respected, and talents are developed. At Jackson Prep education is not an end in itself but a means to the individual’s fulfillment as a contributing member of the world community.
Madison Ridgeland Academy
7601 Old Canton Road, Madison, MS 39110
601-856-4455
www.mrapats.com
Grades: K3-12th
Number of students: 950
Student-Teacher Ratio: Pre-K 14:1; K-5 16:1; 1st-12th 18:1
Tuition: K3 $3900; K4 and K5 $4920; Elementary $6540; Secondary $6780
Uniforms: No
Fine Arts: Art (K-12), music (K-5th), graphic design, drama (9-12), choir (4th-12th)
Sports: Football, basketball, baseball, fast-pitch softball, soccer, track, cross-country, tennis, golf, dance team, cheer leading
After School Care: Yes
Other: Accredited by MPSA and SACS
New Hope ChristianSchool
5202 Watkins Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
601-362-4776
www.newhope-baptist.org
Grades: K-6
Number of Students: 213
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17/1
Tuition: $2600-4570
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: music, ballet, computer education, sign language, choir, student council, destination imagination.
Sports: PE, basketball, cheerleading
After School Care: Yes
The purpose of New Hope Christian School is to assist Christian parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibility to educate and train their children by providing them with a God-centered, Christ-honoring education. We provide for the students a comprehensive course of study, which will develop the total child: spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Accredited by SACS CASI and member of ACSI.
New Summit School
1417 Lelia Drive, Jackson, MS 39236
601-982-7827
www.newsummitschool.com
Grades: K-12
Number of Students: 100 on-campus. Additional enrollment New Summit High School Online
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $7,700/year
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: Art
Sports: None
After School Care: Yes
Other: Online High School Diploma program, P.E. and Nutrition program, Childhood Obesity Prevention, R.E.A.L./entrepreneurship program; Life Issues Groups, in partnership with MS Dept. of Mental Health, offers counseling to students on issues such as peer relationships, emotional health, abstinence, teen alcohol & drug use.
Park Place Christian Academy
5701 Hwy 80 East
Pearl, MS 39208
601-939-6229
www.ppcaonline.com
Grades: K3-9th
Number of Students: 334
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $1200-$3480
Uniforms: No
Sports: Football, Basketball & Cheerleading
PPCA is a growing Christian school that strives for academic quality. We will add ninth grade in the fall of 2008 and tenth grade in 2009. A 32,000 square foot building is currently under construction and completion is expected in time for the upcoming fall semester.
Pinelake Christian School
6071 Highway 25, Brandon, MS 39047
601-829-4599
www.pinelakechristianschool.com
Grades: K5-6
Number of Students: 270
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Tuition: Grade School $4243.00
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: music, art, enrichment, Spanish
Sports: swimming, tennis, basketball, soccer, ballet, cheerleading, running club, P.E.
A ministry of Pinelake Church, the mission of Pinelake Christian School is to help children discover and fulfill their God-given purpose for living.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School South Campus
4120 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39216
601-853-6000
www.gosaints.org
Grades: Pre-K 3-Year-Olds through Fourth Grade
Number of Students: 521
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1
Tuition: Ranges from $4,500 to $9,655, with additional consolidated fees ranging from $225 to $250
Uniforms: Yes
Fine Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Creative Writing, Drama
Sports: 3rd and 4th grade parent-coached football teams in the fall and weekend intramural basketball teams in the winter
Other: After-School Programs include: art, ballet, Kids' Culinary Adventure, Foreign Languages (French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish), piano, science, Stretch-n-Grow, Suzuki violin, Theatre. Summer Camp offered from the first week of June through the last week of July.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School North Campus
370 Old Agency Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-853-6000
www.gosaints.org
Grades: 5-12
Number of Students: 681
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to1
Tuition: Ranges from $10,435 to $10,985. Additional consolidated fee ranges from $250-$275 per year.
Uniforms: Yes for Middle School, No for Upper School
Fine Arts: Theatre Production and Film Editing, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Band, Choir, Journalism, Speech and Debate, Computer Design
Sports: football, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, softball (slow- and fast-pitch), tennis, golf, swimming, bowling, cross-country, track and field
After School Care: Yes
Other: Cooking Class, Destination Imagination, Junior Legislature, Math Counts, National Junior Forensic League
St. Richard Catholic School
100 Holly Dr. Jackson, MS 39206
601-366-1157
www.strichardschool.org
Grades: Pre-K-3 and Pre-K-4 through 6th grade
Number of Students: 470
Student-Teacher Ratio: Pre-K-3 and Pre-K-4 are 14:2 and K-6th 18:1
Tuition: Catholic rate $4,088.00; Non-Catholic rate $5,575.00
Uniforms: Yes
After School Care: Yes
Fine Arts: Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Strings, Choir and Spanish
Sports: Football, Basketball and Cheerleading
Other: Accredited by MS State Department of Education and The Southern Association of Schools & Colleges. Affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Jackson and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The Veritas School
5708 Old Canton Rd. Jackson, MS 39211
601-713-1555
www.tvslions.org and www.theveritasschool.org
Grades: 7-12
Number of Students: 130
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $6500/ year 2007-08
Fine Arts: art, choir, strings, drama
Sports: football, softball (fast-pitch), baseball, soccer, track, cross-country, basketball
Uniforms: Yes
The Veritas School was founded in Jackson in 1998 as a Christ-centered and classical secondary school. The school seeks to train students to understand all of their academic subjects within the framework of a Biblical worldview, to think logically and soundly, and to pursue a lifetime of service to Christ. Veritas has about 135 students from throughout the Jackson area and is a member of the Mississippi Private School Association. In addition to their academic studies, which include classes in logic and Latin, Veritas students have opportunities to participate in a varied sports program and other extracurricular pursuits. The school currently rents classroom space on Old Canton Road, but is actively seeking property for a permanent location in the area.
Special Needs Schools
The Little Light House Central Mississippi
761 Northshore Parkway, Brandon, MS 39047 / P.O. Box 4392, Brandon, MS 39047
601-829-3446
www.llhms.org
Grades: Birth to 6 years with developmental delays
Magnolia Speech School
733 Flag Chapel Rd. Jackson, MS 39209
601-922-5530
www.magnoliaspeechschool.org
Grades: Un-graded (accredited K-8)
Mississippi School for the Blind
1252 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211
601-984-8200
Grades: K-12
Mississippi School for the Deaf
1253 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211
601-984-8001
www.msd.k12.ms.us
Grades: PreK-12
St. Richard Catholic School
100 Holly Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
601-366-1157
www.strichardschool.org
Ages: 4 - 21 years old
Other:
Beth Israel Preschool
5315 Old Canton Road
601-956-6216
2 1/2 - 6 years
Number of students: 108
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8-1
Tuition: Call for rates
Uniforms: No
Fine Arts: Dance and music
After School Care: Yes
“We have provided over 20 years of outstanding preschool education. This is the preschool that will have your children grade school ready.”
Covenant School For The Arts
4000 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson, MS 39211
601-981-9406
www.covenantarts.net
Grades: Ages 3 and up
Number of Students: 100
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $55/mo
Uniforms: No
Music, art and dance for ages birth to adult. Private lessons for children and adults in piano, voice and guitar. Classes in art for preschool and elementary ages. Adult classes in basic drawing, watercolor and rug hooking. Call Karen Johnston at 601-981-9406.
Huntington Learning Center
Ridgeland, Hwy. 51 at School Street Crossing
Flowood, Hwy. 25 at Lakeland Commons Mall
1-800 CAN LEARN
www.huntingtonlearningcenter.com
“Since 1977, Huntington Learning Center has played a key role in the education of thousands of children, from showing the struggling student the path to success to offering enrichment to helping high school juniors and seniors achieve the ACT scores they need to get into the college of their choice. Through careful testing, our staff will determine your child's unique needs and develop an individually tailored program to help. Call today for help with reading, writing, spelling, phonics, math, study skills, and SAT/ACT test prep. We can help your child reach their full potential.”
Playbook In-Home Tutoring
601-366-8740
www.playbooktutoring.com
We come to you! Playbook In-Home Tutoring provides one on one tutoring in the child's home or local library for most subjects and all grade levels. Our tutors are state certified teachers or degreed professional with impeccable credentials and a heartfelt enthusiasm for teaching.
Region 8
601-824-0342
Region 8 offers a wide range of outpatient evaluation and diagnostic services for children and youth. Services are individualized to meet each child or youth and their family’s unique needs. Services include: Individual, family, group and school-based therapies, intake assessments and pre-screening evaluations, crisis preventions, interventions and assessments, 24/7 crisis phone lines, school day treatments, psychiatric, medication and psychological evaluations, alcohol and drug prevention and intervention, psychometric testing, nursing and pharmacy services, and case management, services for those with developmental disabilities, including transitional employment and living programs, consultation, mental health education, and MAP Team intervention.
