Since 1954, Christ the King Catholic School in Jacksonville, FL, has a long tradition of inspiring faith and excellence in students.
The school offers a fully accredited education for children of all faiths in grades PK-4 through 8th.
We are accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference, and we are under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of St.
Augustine. Teachers are certified by the State of Florida or have Letters of Endorsement from Superintendent Conway in the subjects they are teaching.
In 2010, the school was awarded the national Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S.
Department of Education. Christ the King was one of the first schools in the Diocese of St.
Augustine to receive this award. The school continuously strives to live up to this high standard of academic achievement.
In 2017, the school became the first in Florida to become certified in STREAM by the Florida Catholic Conference.
This certification recognizes our curriculum focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ The King Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1954
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
385 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
BeekeepersChrist the King Honor Society
Combat RoboticsLego Robotics
Purple Ravens - Military-Connected Student OrganizationStudent Government
Zookeepers
Arts and Music Programs:
Art
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Christ The King Catholic School offer?
Christ The King Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Christ The King Catholic School's ranking?
Christ The King Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christ The King Catholic School?
The application deadline for Christ The King Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Christ The King Catholic School located?
Christ The King Catholic School is located in the Woodland Acres neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 3 other private schools located in Woodland Acres.
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