Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.

Best Jacksonville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 149 private schools serving 29,843 students in Jacksonville, FL (there are 199 public schools, serving 122,542 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Jacksonville, FL include Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Bishop Kenny High School, and The Foundation Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,731, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
66% of private schools in Jacksonville, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Jacksonville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fathers Harbor Academy
Fathers Harbor Academy Photo - Father's H.a.r.b.o.r. Academy elementary students respect each other and work together socially as well as academically.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(3)
6565 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 306-9579
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Foundation Academy
The Foundation Academy Photo - Hop on board the S.T.E.A.M. bus that will take you on a learning adventure! K - 12th grade.
(Christian)
(2)
3765 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 493-7300
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff
Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff Photo
Special Education School
(10)
2804 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Ste 103
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 645-5366
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
Academie De Montessori
Montessori School
1216 Lasalle St
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-3830
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students
1210 Marcheck St
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 743-4034
Gr: PK-1 | 97 students Tuition listed
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Courtyard
(Catholic)
2431 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-1774
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Baymeadows Christian Academy
Baymeadows Christian Academy Photo - 3rd through 8th grade History Fair and Wax Museum.
(Baptist)
4826 Baymeadows Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 733-3400
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop John J Snyder High School
Bishop John J Snyder High School Photo - Be Your Best Self and come to Snyder! Learn more about who you are and who you want to be by exploring the many opportunities we offer.
(Catholic)
(3)
5001 Samaritan Way
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 771-1029
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Kenny High School
Bishop Kenny High School Photo - Bishop Kenny High School located on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
(Catholic)
1055 Kingman Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-7545
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 student
The Bolles School
The Bolles School Photo - Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus students on the playground.
7400 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 student Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Broach School Of Jacksonville
Special Education School
11915 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 637-0300
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Tuition listed
Cedar Creek Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
1372 Lane Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-9151
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5
Chappell Schools at Deerwood
Chappell Schools at Deerwood Photo - K3 class learning to fly like butterflies.
Daycare / Preschool
8400 Baycenter Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 409-3702
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students Extracurrculars: 1
Chatmans Early Christian Academy
Chatmans Early Christian Academy Photo - Vision Boards
(Christian)
(2)
1614 Leonid Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 751-9803
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
6822 Larkin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 724-2954
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8
Christ's Church Academy
Christ's Church Academy Photo - Christ's Church Academy is a Kindergarten thru 12th grade private school that values a Christ-centered education in academics, athletics and the arts.
(Christian)
(1)
6045 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 268-8667
Gr: PK-12 | 1,681 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Heritage Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
3930 University Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 733-4722
Gr: K-8 | 307 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
9039 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 730-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Covenant School of Jacksonville
The Covenant School of Jacksonville Photo - Christian - Covenant - Classical
(Baptist)
(3)
2300 Bartram Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 265-7474
Gr: PK-12 | 442 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The DePaul School Of Ne Florida
The DePaul School Of Ne Florida Photo
Special Education School
9750 Deer Lake Court
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-3391
Gr: 2-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eagle's View Academy
Eagle's View Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
7788 Ramona Blvd W
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 786-1411
Gr: K-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Eagles View Academy
(Christian)
7788 Ramona Blvd W
Jacksonville, FL 32221
(904) 786-1411
Gr: K-12 | 291 students Tuition listed
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2760 Edgewood Ave W
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 765-3225
Gr: K-10 | 81 students Tuition listed
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Photo
(Episcopal)
(6)
4455 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5751
Gr: NS-12 | 1,252 student Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Coast Academy
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Acceptance rate listed
First Coast Christian School
First Coast Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
7587 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
Gr: PK-12 | 590 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenwood School
Greenwood School Photo
Special Education School
9920 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 726-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guardian Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
4920 Brentwood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 765-6522
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Harvest Community School
Harvest Community School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
8301 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Holy Family Catholic School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in November, 2012.
(Catholic)
(2)
9800-3 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 645-9875
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School Photo - 2022 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. The only grade school awarded in the entire state of Florida.
(Catholic)
(3)
11665 Fort Caroline Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 642-9165
Gr: NS-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Haven Association Inc
Special Education School
4600 Beach Blvd Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
10063 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 641-6644
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Joshua Christian Academy
Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.
(Christian)
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Latam Global School
841 Prudential Dr - 12th Fl
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(877) 977-3772
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Tuition listed
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Jacksonville, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5725 Fort Caroline Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 762-0123
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Avg. class size: 12 students
8401 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 730-9181
Gr: NS-PK
5310 Lenox Ave Ste 13
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 394-0877
Gr: PK-11 | 63 students
12021 Old St. Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 262-7777
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
2318 W 13th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 353-6449
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
C/o 1100 kings Road Suite 2576
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 696-2497
Gr: 1-11 | 18 students
1320 Palmdale Street
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-0558
Gr: PK-2 | 64 students
Po Box 551509
Jacksonville, FL 32255
(904) 419-5660
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Mosaic Day School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
6867 Southpoint Dr N
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 619-6071
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7876 Gregory Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 771-9599
Gr: K-6 | 56 students
503 Mcduff Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 379-9450
Gr: K-12 | 308 students

Overview

This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (FL)
# Schools
149 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
29,843 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
42%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,627 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1218
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,731
$13,849
Average Summer Program Cost
$409
$598
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,879
$6,179
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$29.88 million
$121.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.73
# American Indian Students
66 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,069 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,015 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
6,186 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
20%
12%
# White Students
13,140 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
43%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
467 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7,748 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Jacksonville, FL include Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Bishop Kenny High School, and The Foundation Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jacksonville?
149 private schools are located in Jacksonville.
How much do private schools cost in Jacksonville?
The average tuition cost is $12,731, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
How diverse are private schools in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
66% of private schools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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