Chappell Schools at Deerwood (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 55 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Chappell Schools at Deerwood ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1958

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Motto

Chappell creates legacy.

Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Please wear closed toe shoes

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Little Dancing Stars

School Notes

Chappell Schools provide each child with classic active experiences which are extended through language and non-verbal representation.
The curriculum created by UNF (University of North Florida) represents continuous learning opportunities using a multi-sensory developmental approach in which all activities are appropriate to the development of the child.
The Chappell student developmental plans are designed in a consistent manner to meet each child's developmental needs and interests for his/her first five years.
Only developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, and activities are used to project these concepts and skills.
Our curriculum reflects the developmental approach to teaching which supports the idea that children learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. Children must first learn at the concrete level in order for concepts to be internalized.
Emphasis is on simple beginnings in the form of hands-on activities; manipulating, creating, building, exploring, actively doing! Ideas and concepts which are on the abstract level will follow quite easily for the child who has first explored concrete experiences.
Activities are presented in an interesting manner which invites the children to actively involve themselves in learning and to experience success! Our methods reflect an age-appropriate and natural style which resulresultsreater opportunities for success, as well as developing positive attitudes towards the overall and continual learning process.

Chappell Schools provide each child with active experiences which are extended through language and non-verbal representation. The curriculum represents continuous learning opportunities using a multi-sensory developmental approach in which all activities are appropriate to the development of the total child. The Chappell student developmental plans are designed in a consistent manner to meet each child's developmental needs and interests for his/her first five years. Only developmentally appropriate materials, equipment and activities are used to project these concepts and skills. Our curriculum reflects the developmental approach to teaching which supports the idea that children learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. Children must first learn at the concrete level in order for concepts to be internalized. Emphasis is on simple beginnings in the form of hands-on activities; manipulating, creating, building, exploring, actively doing! Ideas and concepts which are on the abstract level will follow quite easily for the child who has first explored concrete experiences. Activities are presented in a fun and interesting manner which invite the children to actively involve themselves in learning and to experience success! Our methods reflect an age-appropriate and natural style which result in greater opportunities for success, as well as developing positive attitudes towards the overall and continual learning process.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Chappell Schools at Deerwood's ranking?

Chappell Schools at Deerwood ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Chappell Schools at Deerwood?

The application deadline for Chappell Schools at Deerwood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Chappell Schools at Deerwood located?

Chappell Schools at Deerwood is located in the Deerwood Center neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.

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