Mount Carmel School

OVERVIEW
Mount Carmel School is a private Christian, college‑preparatory K‑12 school located in Jackson, Kentucky (in the foothills of Eastern Kentucky). Founded in 1925, the school focuses on educating students spiritually, academically, and socially from preschool through grade 12, blending Christian worldview with rigorous academics.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE
Mount Carmel stands out for several key features:

• It offers both day‑school and boarding options, including international students, creating a culturally diverse environment in a rural Appalachian setting.

• The school emphasizes a low student‑teacher ratio (≈ 6:1) and small‑scale classes, allowing for individualized attention and strong student‑teacher relationships.

• Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia (formerly SACS) and recognized by the Kentucky Department of Education, reinforcing its academic credibility.

• Founded to provide education to youth of Eastern Kentucky who otherwise lacked access to secondary education, Mount Carmel has a strong regional heritage and mission‑focus.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mount Carmel School
75 Mill Creek Lawson Road
Jackson, KY 41339
📞 (606) 272‑6117 
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