Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy in Jacksonville, FL, offers kindergarten through first grade education in a nonsectarian, city–based setting within the Holly Ford neighborhood.
The school enrolls 13 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Pearl Academy is a co–educational alternative school located in a large city community.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity.
Tuition details are typical for the area, with local elementary private school averages around $13,282 annually.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $12,751 for elementary schools and $13,506 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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