Our story
50 Years of Excellence. A Future of Possibilities.
From six little pupils in a garage to a happy school of about 850 children in Roman Ridge, Accra.
Our story
Jack and Jill School was established in 1975 as a nursery by Mrs. Agnes Kwakye with only six pupils. From those humble beginnings, the school has grown by leaps and bounds into a respected centre of learning in Roman Ridge, Accra, with a current population of about 850 pupils across Preschool, Primary, and Junior High School.
For fifty years, Jack and Jill School has shaped minds, built character, and prepared young learners for meaningful futures. Our legacy is rooted in academic excellence, moral formation, discipline, pastoral care, and the development of confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.
Our Founding Story
Mrs. Agnes Kwakye was born and raised in the Eastern Region. Following her father’s misfortune in 1946, when his cocoa farm was destroyed by fire, she was taken to live with her uncle. Through the assistance of philanthropic Basel missionaries, she was able to receive formal education from primary school through Teacher Training College.
In gratitude to these missionaries, two of the school’s five houses have been named after two of them — Mishler and Forman.
Jack and Jill School began in a friend’s garage close to its current location. As the school grew, the need for a permanent site became clear. Mrs. Kwakye later acquired land adjacent to the Borstal Institute at Roman Ridge, where she built classrooms for the Nursery and Kindergarten classes. The school gradually expanded to Primary Six.
In 1991, construction began on the Junior High School block. The first batch of JHS pupils was admitted in 1993 and completed JHS in 1996. In keeping with the demands of modern education, the school established the first of its two ICT laboratories in 2002.
Who we are
Our Core Values
A Tradition of Excellence
For five decades, Jack and Jill School has stood as a distinguished centre of learning in Roman Ridge, Accra. Generations of pupils have passed through our classrooms, carrying forward the values, confidence, and intellectual foundation cultivated during their formative years.
Today, our alumni continue to distinguish themselves across diverse fields, reflecting the enduring strength of a Jack and Jill education.
The whole child
At Jack and Jill School, education extends beyond the acquisition of knowledge. We prepare pupils not only for academic success, but also for purposeful living, responsible leadership, and meaningful contribution to society.
We combine strong academic foundations with modern teaching methods, digital literacy, collaborative learning, inquiry-based instruction, discipline, creativity, and moral formation.
Pastoral care
Our priority is to ensure that every child is happy, fulfilled, and supported. Excellent pastoral care lies at the heart of our daily school culture. We work in close partnership with parents and pupils to ensure the best possible outcomes for every learner.
In line with the JJS Way, pupils are encouraged to speak, share their views, and express themselves with humility, grace, and kindness.
Uncovering Potential
Jack and Jill School provides a broad and balanced curriculum across Preschool, Primary, and Junior High School. Pupils engage with English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Philosophy, Music, Drama, Art, Design and Technology, French, Creative Arts, Ghanaian Language, ICT, STEM activities, PSHEE, and co-curricular learning.
Our strong emphasis on reading and literature helps pupils develop imagination, confidence in communication, critical thinking, empathy, and curiosity.
Celebrating 50 Years
From six pupils in a garage to about 850 learners. This milestone is a reaffirmation of our future — guided by innovation, strengthened by experience.
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