Jackson Christian School

35°40′08″N 88°51′57″W / 35.668994°N 88.865753°W / 35.668994; -88.865753

Jackson Christian School
Address
Map
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
PresidentBilly Lones
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. ^ a b c "School Detail for Jackson Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "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.