About the School
- Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy in Tallahassee, FL serves 21 students in grades K–8 within a nonsectarian, city–based educational program.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers serving a diverse student body.
- The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, reflecting a student population composed entirely of students of color.
- As a co–educational program in a midsize city locale, the school offers elementary and middle school education without religious affiliation.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy?
The application deadline for Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy is Franklin Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cornerstone Learning Community (2.4 miles away)
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Christian
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 25 students
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
2746 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Christian
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 25 students
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,045 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 5
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
3000 N Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 386-6327
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Christian
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 25 students
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
2705 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-3834
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
2746 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 45 students
2555 N Monroe St Suite 12
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 629-4959
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,045 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 5
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greensboro Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
559 Greensboro Hwy
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-6327
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-6327
8473.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
George W. Munroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1850 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8800
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8800
8474.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
James A. Shanks Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8737
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8737
8474.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
8475 miles
Gr: PK | 10 students
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
8475 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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