Guardian Catholic School
Tel:
(904) 765-6522
- Holy Rosary is a Catholic School that began as a parish school, the early history of Holy Rosary School and Church are integrally related.
- Holy Rosary Church is the fifth oldest parish in Jacksonville.
- It began as a simple mission chapel erected in 1915 to care for the Catholics in the Springfield area.
- In October 1921 Holy Rosary became an independent parish and its newly appointed pastor, Fr. Dennis Lyons, initiated plans for a new church to be built on the corner of Laura and Cottage Streets.
- Holy Rosary Catholic School was faced with the possibility of closing because of excessive dependence on financial resources outside the school and a steady decrease in enrollment.
- The school lacked an active Home and School Association and School Advisory Council, indicative of waning parental involvement in the school.
- All of these factors contributed to an outpouring of local support for Holy Rosary School and the gathering of human resources to secure its future.
- It was clear that no single group working alone could accomplish that task.
- The mission of Holy Rosary Catholic School is to pursue success in education and in life by strengthening minds, bodies and spirits to help build a holy and just society.
- Holy Rosary Catholic School's vision is to be a model school in Northside Jacksonville: espousing a philosophy centered in Christian values; preparing its students for high school and beyond through excellence in academics and Faculty/Staff; and physically designed to meet student and community needs.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 380 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Guardian Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 380 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 99% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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School Reviews
| 5 This is the best private School around town. I have been a parent since 2007 and every school my child returns tho this school I feel very advantaged , because it's a blessing to be partt of greatness. I salute the principle and the entire staff that work tirelessly to make sure that our children get the best and become the best tool to out society. God bless . - Posted by Parent - desse |
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