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:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lifeway Baptist Academy is Bishop Kenny High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Assumption Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Episcopal School of Jacksonville (0.9 miles away)
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Assumption Catholic School![Assumption Catholic School Photo - Courtyard]( "Assumption Catholic School Photo - Courtyard")
(Catholic)
2431 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-1774
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-1774
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Bishop Kenny High School![Bishop Kenny High School Photo - Bishop Kenny High School located on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.]( "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
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-7545
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 student
4455 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5751
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5751
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,252 student Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academie De Montessori
Montessori School
1216 Lasalle St
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-3830
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-3830
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students
Jacksonville School For Autism
Special Education School
4000 Spring Park Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 732-4343
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 732-4343
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
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