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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MS School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,709
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Jackson Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
84 acres
Student Body
Total Students
776 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,709
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jackson Preparatory School cost?
Jackson Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $17,709 for private students.
What is Jackson Preparatory School's ranking?
Jackson Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Jackson Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Jackson Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Christian Mission Learning Center Ii (1.4 miles away)
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4908 Ridgewood Road
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(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
5.1 miles
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(601) 853-6000
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7601 Old Canton Road
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Madison, MS 39110
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5440 Endville Road
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160.3 miles
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4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
9.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students Tuition listed
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
160.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
9.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students Tuition listed
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
160.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
370 Old Agency Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 853-6000
9.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7601 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 853-3820
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,290 students Tuition listed
5440 Endville Road
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
Belden, MS 38826
(662) 844-8604
160.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 545 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
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Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
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Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
(Catholic)
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
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4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
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Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1240 Luckney Road
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4120 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-9300
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,047 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4908 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 364-5761
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
4080 Old Canton Rd
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 982-2812
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Gr: 1-12 | 91 students
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Cares School
Special Education School
402 Wesley Ave
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
Jackson, MS 39202
(769) 777-1311
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
(Catholic)
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
1439 W Capitol St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 355-1700
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 99 students
1390 N State St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 355-1731
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
(Catholic)
1217 Hattiesburg St
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 352-5441
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students
The Total Child Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1008 Peyton Ave
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 355-7661
Jackson, MS 39209
(601) 355-7661
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
1240 Luckney Road
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-5333
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-1412
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-1412
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Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mcdowell Rd. Ext.
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-5635
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 346-5635
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Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative School
940 East Mcdowell Road
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 985-3061
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 N. Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 960-5334
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W Pearl St
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329
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Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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