Jackson Preparatory School

What Jackson Preparatory School does

Jackson Preparatory School is an independent, non-profit, coeducational college-preparatory day school founded in 1970 and operated by the Jackson Preparatory School Foundation, Inc. on an 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi. It serves approximately 700 students across three divisions — Lower School (PreK-3 through Grade 4), Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12) — with a faculty of 85 professionals, 56% of whom hold postgraduate degrees. The school offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum anchored by Honors and AP courses, dual-enrollment university credits, a Classical Heritage track, comprehensive college counseling, and a Fine Arts program housed in a 1,000-seat performing arts center, alongside 15+ competitive athletic teams in MAIS Class AAAA.

The school operates on a subscription-based annual tuition model with tiered pricing from $8,140 (PreK-3/4) to $18,369 (Grades 8-12), with international students (grades 7-11) paying a comprehensive $51,000 all-in fee for tuition, boarding, and technology. Revenue is supplemented by one-time enrollment/membership fees ($400-$1,500), an educational tools fee ($350-$500), Dyslexia Services ($3,000), after-school care, summer camps, and a substantial Annual Fund plus endowment program that explicitly fills the gap between tuition and the actual cost of education. The Flex Tuition financial aid program (administered via School and Student Service) extends access based on demonstrated need.

Jackson Prep distributes its services through direct enrollment via the Veracross portal, with a dedicated domestic admission team (Director Caroline Hunter) and a separate International Program Office (Director Jane Zhu) running a structured 7-step international admissions funnel that includes Skype interviews, F-1 visa support, and a cultural-immersion summer camp pathway. The school maintains triple accreditation (MAIS, SAIS, AdvancED), has a 100% college matriculation rate, has produced more National Merit Semifinalists than any other school in Mississippi since 1970, and is one of only four Mississippi schools to host a Cum Laude Society chapter. Sub-brands include the Jackson Prep International Program (JPIP) and Meadowbrook Preschool.

Name

Jackson Preparatory School

Legal name

Jackson Preparatory School Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://jacksonprep.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jackson Preparatory School is a non-profit, coeducational college-preparatory day school on an 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi, serving approximately 700 students from PreK-3 through Grade 12 across Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, with tiered tuition, triple accreditation, and a 100% college matriculation rate.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Flowood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: Annual tuition charged to domestic students from PreK-3 through Grade 12, with tiered pricing by grade level. Payment options include one-pay plan, two-pay plan, and monthly pay plan. Flex Tuition financial aid is available based on demonstrated need.
2. International Student Program Tuition: Comprehensive tuition/boarding/tech fee of $51,000 annually for international students, including enrollment fee ($725), membership ($1,500), first-year matriculation/orientation ($5,000), and activities/enrichment fee ($750).
3. Fees and Services: Additional revenue from new family membership ($1,500 one-time), enrollment fees ($400-$725 per student), educational tools fee ($500), dyslexia services ($3,000), after-school care programs, summer camps, and uniform sales.
4. Annual Fund and Donations: Generous donations from families make up the difference between tuition and actual cost of education. Annual Fund, endowments, and legacy society programs support operational costs and capital expenditures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jackson Preparatory School operates a coeducational, college-preparatory day school serving approximately 700 students from PreK-3 through Grade 12 on an 84-acre campus in Flowood, Mississippi. The school delivers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum including AP and Honors programs, competitive athletics with 15+ teams, award-winning fine arts, and an international boarding program (JPIP) for grades 7-11. Specialized offerings include dyslexia therapy, dual enrollment courses, college counseling, and an international summer camp, with 100% of graduates matriculating to college.

Product overview

Jackson Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school serving approximately 700 students in PreK-3 through Grade 12. The school operates as a unified campus with Lower School (PreK-3 to Grade 4), Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Upper School (Grades 9-12), offering a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with Honors and AP programs. The institution also maintains specialized programs including the International Program (JPIP) for grades 7-11, a Fine Arts department with performing and visual arts, competitive athletics with 15+ teams, and a College Counseling program. Additional offerings include Dual Enrollment courses, the Classical Heritage program, Global Leadership Institute, dyslexia services, and an International Summer Camp. The school achieved 100% college matriculation with Class of 2023 receiving $9.4 million in scholarship offers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jackson Prep International Program (JPIP): International student program offering cultural immersion and academic preparation for students from other countries, including F-1 student visa sponsorship, housing, meals, and transportation services.
• Meadowbrook Preschool

Products and services

• Lower School Lower School program for PreK-3 through Grade 4 with developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum emphasizing biblical learning, world languages, visual arts, music, and an interactive STEAM Lab with beginning engineering and robotics. Annual tuition: $8,140 (PreK-3/PreK-4), $10,152 (Kindergarten), $12,250 (Grades 1-4).
• Middle School Middle School program for Grades 5-8 providing an academic bridge from elementary to high school through age-appropriate experiences with nurturing faculty supporting academic, physical, social, and emotional development. Annual tuition for Grades 5-7: $14,913; Grades 8: $18,369.
• Upper School Upper School program for Grades 9-12 featuring rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with AP and Honors programs, college counseling, and 100% college matriculation rate. Annual tuition: $18,369 for Grades 8-12.
• International Program (JPIP) International Student Program offering cultural immersion and academic preparation for students from grades 7-11, featuring rolling admissions, English-intensive programs, F-1 visa support, student ambassador pairing, and comprehensive tuition/boarding/tech fee of $51,000 annually.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive Fine Arts department including Performing Arts (instrumental music, choral music, theatre) and Visual Arts (classroom, gallery, co-curricular) housed in The Centre for Arts and Leadership facility featuring Fortenberry Theatre.
• Athletics Competitive athletic program with 15+ teams competing in Class AAAA of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools, offering sports including football, basketball, baseball, track, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and golf.
• College Counseling Comprehensive college counseling program providing a roadmap to college beginning in Grade 9 with one-on-one consultations and partnerships with Scoir for college visits and fairs; 100% matriculation to college with Class of 2023 offered $9.4 million in scholarships.
• International Summer Camp Cultural immersion and STEAM summer camp for international students ages 13-16, featuring VR experience, CAD, 3D printing, laser engraving, horseback riding, and field trips to New Orleans and NASA centers.
• Dyslexia Services Lower School dyslexia therapy program using Alphabetic Phonics curriculum with licensed academic language therapists providing individualized, prescriptive, multi-sensory instruction for students diagnosed with dyslexia. Fee: $3,000 with one-time $300 supply fee.
• Global Leadership Institute Student-led initiative focused on community engagement, leadership development, and real-world learning in collaboration with external partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college matriculation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Belhaven UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson Prep offers a tuition remission exchange and scholarship program with Belhaven University, allowing qualified students to pursue higher education at reduced cost.
• Millsaps CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson Prep offers a tuition remission exchange and scholarship program with Millsaps College, supporting student transitions to higher education.
• Mississippi CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson Prep offers a tuition remission exchange and scholarship program with Mississippi College, facilitating educational pathways for Prep graduates.
• School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS)coreOthersNational independent school service that provides financial evaluation of family resources for the Flex Tuition program. Located in Princeton, NJ. Used to determine demonstrated need for tuition assistance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Belhaven University: Jackson-based Christian university that has a tuition remission exchange and scholarship partnership with Jackson Prep. Represents the local higher education pathway for Prep graduates and a key institutional partner.
• Mississippi University for Women: Public university in Columbus, MS that is part of the higher education landscape where Jackson Prep graduates matriculate. Indirect connection as a regional postsecondary institution serving similar Mississippi demographic.

Regional players

• McCallie School: Independent, college-preparatory day and boarding school for boys in Chattanooga, TN. Similar academic profile, athletic competitiveness, and values-based educational mission with comparable AP and honors offerings.
• The Westminster Schools: Premier independent college-preparatory school in Atlanta serving grades K-12 with similar Christian-affiliated values, rigorous AP curriculum, and championship athletics. Comparable in mission and structure though operating in a larger metro market.
• Baylor School: Independent, college-preparatory day and boarding school in Chattanooga, TN serving grades 6-12 with similar AP curriculum, championship athletics, and fine arts programs. Comparable independent school model with similar tuition structure.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: Independent, college-preparatory day school for boys in Nashville, TN serving grades 7-12. Comparable academic rigor, athletic programs, and college matriculation outcomes—similar Southern independent school archetype.

Direct peers

• Jackson Academy: Jackson Academy is the most direct competitor—an independent, non-profit, college-preparatory day school located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving PreK-3 through Grade 12 with comparable athletic and fine arts programs. Both schools compete for the same affluent Jackson-metro families and have similar tuition structures.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal School: St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Ridgeland, MS is a direct peer—private, faith-affiliated, college-preparatory day school serving PreK-3 through Grade 12 in the Jackson metro. Competes for overlapping demographic and offers similar AP, fine arts, and athletics programs.

Broad incumbents

• Phillips Exeter Academy: Nationally elite, independent college-preparatory boarding school in New Hampshire serving grades 9-12. While serving a different market, it represents the gold standard model for college-prep outcomes that drive admissions branding for Jackson Prep.
• University of Mississippi (Ole Miss): The state's flagship public university where many Jackson Prep graduates matriculate (often with Carrier and Stamps Scholarships). Serves as both a destination institution for Prep graduates and a potential competitor for academic talent in Mississippi.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jacksonprep
• Facebookfacebook.com/jacksonprep
• Instagraminstagram.com/thejacksonprep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-preparatory-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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