Jackson Christian School

35.668994°N 88.865753°W / 35.668994; -88.865753

Jackson Christian School
Address
832 Country Club Lane

Jackson
,
Tennessee
38305

United States
Information
School typeprivate Christian
Religious affiliation(s)Churches of Christ[1]
DenominationChristian
Established1976 (1976)
NCES District ID01615341
PresidentDr. Mark Benton
Elementary PrincipalJeanna Rice
Faculty140
GradesPK-12
Enrollment1,020[2]
Student to teacher ratio15:1[2]
Hours in school day7.2[2]
Color(s)  
MascotEagles
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Christian School Association[3]
TuitionVaries by grade
Websitejcseagles.org

Jackson Christian School is a private Christian school located in Jackson, Tennessee. Founded in 1976, Jackson Christian School provides education for students from Pre-K through high school.

History

Jackson Christian School was founded in 1976 as a Christian school for students in grades 1 through 8, with an original enrollment of 58 students.[4] Three years later, Jackson Christian School moved from its original location at the Central Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee to its current 28-acre facility.

Campus

The school's current campus was built in 1979.[5] Located on Country Club Lane near The Columns shopping district in Jackson, TN, the campus covers an area of 28 acres (110,000 m2).[3] It includes two gymnasiums, multiple computer labs, and a library.[6]

Preschool location

Jackson Christian School has a preschool program in a separate location than the primary campus. Located at Campbell Street Church of Christ, the preschool program is for children ages 2–4.[3]

References
  1. "Private Schools". Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  2. "School Detail for Jackson Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  3. "Jackson Christian School Review". Private School Review. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  4. "About Us". Jackson Christian School. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  5. Walker-Journey, Jennifer (April 2009). "Jackson Christian School - Jackson, TN". Christian School Products. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  6. "Visit Campus". Jackson Christian School. Archived from the original on July 20, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
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