Bright Minds
Good Hearts
Jackson Academy is an independent day school in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, helping students reach their highest potential and succeed through their college years and beyond.
In 1959, Loyal Bearss made a bold move. Convinced that phonics, in-depth reading, time for play, and exploration of the arts all contributed to stronger student success, the teacher and ten area families founded JA. It’s a spirit of innovation in education that still lives in us today. JA has forever changed the landscape of education in Jackson — providing a place for children to discover their unique set of talents and understand how those talents will drive life choices.
Best private school
Best festival/event: JA Fall Carnival
Best live performance venue: JA Performing Arts Center
(Clarion Ledger Best of Jackson Community’s Choice Awards 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024)
Student/teacher ratio
of JA 11th and 12th graders take AP courses, 85% score 3 or higher
Theatre productions, show choir exhibitions, and musical performances each year in Upper and Middle Schools
Scholar-athletes named Gatorade Player of the Year in the last 11 years
Athletic programs
State and overall championships
Student clubs
34% of seniors score 29 or above on the ACT
Apple Certified Teachers
K-12 Apple One-to-One school
Jackson Academy is more than a school. It’s a community. Our two daughters are distinctly different, with their own academic goals and social interests. They each have been able to find a place in the JA family. I love that JA has such a strong sense of community, yet provides every student with so many opportunities for individual growth.
Accreditation and Affiliations
To ensure the quality of our educational programs – from K3 through twelfth grade – Jackson Academy is a leader in accreditation among independent day schools. We are accredited by or serve as an active member of the following organizations:
- Southern Association of Independent Schools
- AdvancED/Cognia
- Midsouth Association of Independent Schools
- Jackson Area Association of Independent Schools
- Education Records Bureau
- National College Board
- Cum Laude Society
Non-Discriminatory Policy
JA is committed to the admission of qualified student applicants of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex/gender or religion, and providing them with all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to students at the school. JA does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or sex/gender in provision or administration of its educational and admission policies, including financial aid, academics, athletics, or any other school administered programs.
We stand together in rejecting racism, rejecting violence, and supporting one another in achieving equality and justice.
We stand All for One.
Visit Jackson Academy
Schedule your personal tour of JA’s campus by calling 601.364.5761 or clicking the link below.