St. Andrew's Episcopal School vs. Jackson Academy
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Top Rankings
St. Andrew's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Jackson Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
St. Andrew's Episcopal School is an independent, coeducational, preparatory day school serving students in Foundations (infant-2 year olds) through twelfth grade.
The mission of St. Andrew's Episcopal School is "To nurture a diverse community in the Episcopal tradition, fostering spiritual growth, moral responsibility, academic excellence, and artistic and athletic pursuits, while preparing for a life of service to our community and the world."
The South Campus houses the Lower School (Foundations through grade 4). The North Campus houses Middle and Upper School (grades 5-12).
Jackson Academy is a college preparatory school in Jackson, Mississippi.
An independent, nonsectarian school founded in 1959, Jackson Academy is a coeducational private day school with approximately 1150 students enrolled in K3 through twelfth grade.
Within our nurturing and spiritual community, Jackson Academy inspires and equips each student to lead a life of purpose and significance.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1947
1959
Students Body
Total Students
1039 students
1162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
80
48
Pre-K Students
113
55
Kindergarten Students
40
60
Grade 1 Students
59
55
Grade 2 Students
56
55
Grade 3 Students
60
70
Grade 4 Students
65
70
Grade 5 Students
68
80
Grade 6 Students
56
82
Grade 7 Students
73
98
Grade 8 Students
77
85
Grade 9 Students
74
107
Grade 10 Students
77
108
Grade 11 Students
75
85
Grade 12 Students
66
104
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
55%
60%
Average Class Size
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16
Number of AP Classes
18
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:9
Average SAT score
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1220
Average ACT score
29
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$22,930
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Tuition Notes
Tuition is determined by grade level. This figure denotes Upper School (9-12) tuition.
2018-19 Annual Tuition
K3 (3 day) $4,800 -$400 per month
K3 (5 day) $5,400 -$450 per month
K4 (half day) $5,400 -$450 per month
K4 (full day) $8,220 -$685 per month
K5 (half day) $6,900 -$575 per month
K5 (full day) $9,240 -$770 per month
Grades 1-4 $11,880 -$990 per month
Grades 5-8 $13,500 -$1,125 per month
Grades 9-12 $15,240 -$1,270 per month
% on Financial Aid
32%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,000
Admissions Director
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Kayla Mosal
Admissions Associate
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Haleigh Ritter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
16
Sports