Mainspring Academy
Mainspring Academy is a day-school setting for students ages5to 22 with a wide range of learning, emotional,physical,neurological and developmental disabilities.
Mainspring Academy mission is to serve as thepremier,comprehensive learning and support center in Jacksonvilleand it'ssurrounding areas.
Mainspring has been created with the entire child in mind.
We look in detail at each area of development to ensure thatweare presenting academic, social skills, vocational andbehavioralcontent in the most effective manner.
We understand that all children need to grow in anacademicenvironment that promotes life-long learning.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Students: 69 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Mainspring Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Genetic Disorders, Emotional Behavioral Disorders , Language impairments, Visual Impairments, traumatic brain injury, learning disorders
Year Founded
2015
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 45%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform shirts)
(Uniform shirts)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Our mission is to serve as the premier, comprehensive learning and supportcenter for students with exceptional and special needs in theJacksonville area. Through teamwork and communication, wewill help our students reach their fullest potential through thelifespan in a safe and nurturing environment. AtMainspring Academy, we believe in-Teamwork: Through teamwork andcollaboration, a student will make significant gains. We recognizeteachers, parents, therapists, family and community members as anintegral part of the student`s successCommunication: Open dialogueamong staff members, parents and administrators is key to astudent`s success in school, home and community settings. PersonalGrowth: Through modeling and curriculum, we teach our studentsself-respect, self-discipline and self-knowledge. We also foster anenvironment that promotes values such as responsibility, diversityand inclusion. Culture: Honesty, integrity and fairness are centralto a productive and nurturing environment. We support staff,students and parents in their efforts to encompass these values anddisplay them in their interactions with each other providing anurturing and safe environment for all.Tenacity: It is our corebelief that with measurable and appropriate goals, regardless ofdifference or disability, all students can succeed! We never giveup on our students!
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The nearest high school to Mainspring Academy is University Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is A Child's Place Montessori School (0.3 miles away)
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