Academics

Founded in 1970, University School of Jackson is West Tennessee's college preparatory school. From the developmental curriculum in the pre-kindergarten program to the Advanced Placement courses in the Upper School, USJ focuses on the needs of the individual student, providing the environment and opportunity for each student to develop his or her potential in academics, athletics, fine arts and leadership. USJ is the only independent school between Memphis and Nashville that focuses on preparing students for college. We attract students from throughout West Tennessee, with some traveling an hour or more each day to get to school. Our students routinely win top awards in regional and state academic, athletic, and fine arts competitions.

Students who choose USJ are seeking a college preparatory curriculum with extensive extracurricular programs that provide a high level of participation. An education at USJ prepares students for the most academically selective colleges and scholarships. Our students not only are accepted at a college of their choice, they also find that they are well prepared to succeed in college. USJ students attend college with 95% entering four-year institutions and 5% entering two-year institutions.

• The National Merit Foundation recognized six students of the 2009 senior class. Read more...

• The top 20% of the Class of 2009 had an average of 29.3 on the ACT. 90% of the class qualifyied for the state’s Hope Lottery Scholarship of $4,000. Overall, class members were offered more than $3.5 million in scholarships, making it harder for many of them to choose a college.

• The Class of 2009 planned to attend 32 different colleges across the United States and Canada. The class has six National Merit scholars and nearly half of the class members earned AP Excellence status with their performance on Advanced Placement tests.

• In Fall 2008, the College Board named 33 students Advanced Placement Scholars. USJ gave a total of 179 AP exams to students in Spring 2008, who then had an 79 percent passing rate of three or more on the exam.

• One half of the 2008-2009 7th grade class was eligible for the Duke Talent Identification Program. Read more

Curriculum/Courses

Lower School

Middle School

Upper School

Advanced Placement Program