Lifeway Baptist Academy

Lifeway Baptist Academy in Jacksonville, FL serves 31 students in grades 9 through 12 within a city–based, co–educational Baptist program.
Founded in 2009, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with a total of 5 teachers.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking Lifeway Baptist Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity.
Located in the St Nicholas neighborhood, the school offers high school education in a large city community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Lifeway Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2009

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Lifeway Baptist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lifeway Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Lifeway Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lifeway Baptist Academy located?
Lifeway Baptist Academy is located in the St Nicholas neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $13,282 for elementary schools and $13,984 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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