Striving For Excellence Academy in Jacksonville, FL is a nonsectarian, co–ed private school offering education for grades K–12 in a city neighborhood setting.
Established in 1905, the school serves 31 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
The academy offers 15 Advanced Placement courses and maintains 100% student enrollment representing students of color, reflecting a diverse student body.
Located in the Woodstock neighborhood, tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Jacksonville private school average.
Striving For Excellence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, school history, and school resources.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Striving For Excellence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Striving For Excellence Academy?
The application deadline for Striving For Excellence Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Striving For Excellence Academy located?
Striving For Excellence Academy is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Woodstock.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Striving For Excellence Academy is Joshua Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Joshua Christian Academy ![Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.]( "Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.")
(Christian)
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Coast Academy
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Acceptance rate listed
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Riverside Presbyterian Day School ![Riverside Presbyterian Day School Photo]( "Riverside Presbyterian Day School Photo")
(Presbyterian)
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Joshua Christian Academy ![Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.]( "Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.")
(Christian)
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Coast Academy
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Acceptance rate listed
1766 West 17th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Potter's House Christian Academy
(Christian)
5732 Normandy Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 786-0028
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 786-0028
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Joshua Christian Academy ![Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.]( "Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.")
(Christian)
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Riverside Presbyterian Day School ![Riverside Presbyterian Day School Photo]( "Riverside Presbyterian Day School Photo")
(Presbyterian)
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1766 West 17th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Joshua Christian Academy ![Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.]( "Joshua Christian Academy Photo - Joshua Christian Academy exists to serve as a bible based Christian institution of learning educating, students with a blend of academic excellence and distinct Christian values. We are accredited by the National Association of Private Schools and a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education.")
(Christian)
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Riverside Presbyterian Day School ![Riverside Presbyterian Day School Photo]( "Riverside Presbyterian Day School Photo")
(Presbyterian)
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1766 West 17th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4711 Avenue B
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 765-4278
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 765-4278
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 28 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Clay Hill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6345 County Road 218
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 336-0775
8499.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
J.l. Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4965 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-4075
8499.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Wilkinson Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 County Road 218
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-6175
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 336-6175
8499.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Orange Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1214
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1214
8501.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Baldwin Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
291 Mill St W
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
8501.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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