Nearby
Jackson Heights is popular for its location, as well as its beauty. Sitting atop one of the highest elevation points in the city, we are situated at a perfect mid-point between downtown, midtown, and the bustling commercial areas of West Mobile. We have easy access to the many amenities which are available to the north, south, east and west of us!
The lists below are simply for reference, and do not reflect endorsement by the JHAA.
Schools
There are many fine schools close to Jackson Heights. Our central location makes for an easy commute to schools in Spring Hill, Cottage Hill and midtown.
Public Schools within 1 mile of the Heights
E.R. Dickson Elementary (get waiver from Mobile County Public School System to attend), Bit & Spur Rd
Denton Magnet School of Technology, Pleasant Valley Rd (grades 6-8)
Davidson High School, Pleasant Valley Rd
Public Schools within 4 miles
Dunbar Magnet School of Creative and Performing Arts, Azalea Rd (grades 6-8)
A list of all Mobile County magnet schools can be found here: https://www.mcpss.com/magnetschools
Private Schools within 2 miles
St. Luke's Episcopal School (middle school & high school), University Blvd
Private Schools within 3 or 4 miles
St. Paul's Episcopal School (preschool through high school), Dogwood Lane
St. Ignatius Catholic School (preschool through 8th grade), Springhill Ave
St. Luke's Episcopal School (preschool & elementary), Azalea Rd
Knollwood Christian Academy (preschool through 8th grade), Knollwood Dr
Corpus Christi Catholic School (preschool through 8th grade), McKenna Dr
There are many other public and private schools within an easy drive from the Heights. Search the internet for schools in the 36609 area code, as well as other parts of the City of Mobile and Mobile County.
Grocery & Pharmacy
Within app. 1 mile
Hospitals
Within app. 3 miles
Springhill Medical Center, Dauphin St
Providence Hospital, Airport Blvd
Shopping & Restaurants
Within app. 1 mile
McGregor Square
Regency
Within app. 3 to 4 miles
Springdale Mall
From Midtown to West Mobile
Numerous shops, restaurants, and watering holes the entire length of major east-west arteries such as Airport Blvd and Dauphin St.
Downtown
Downtown Mobile, with its active nightlife and restaurant scene, is only a 20 minute drive from the Heights.
Beaches
The sugar-white sands of the Alabama coastal beaches are as close as a 40 minute drive directly south to Dauphin Island, a small, quiet beach town that is known as "The Sunset Capital of Alabama."