About the School
- Young Kids In Motion Academy in Jacksonville, FL, serves 308 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 21 teachers supporting co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Located in the Lackawanna neighborhood, the academy reflects significant racial diversity with 97% of students representing students of color.
- Young Kids In Motion Academy is affiliated with a religious orientation classified as other religious and operates within a large city community type.
- The school is positioned among other Jacksonville private K–12 schools, providing a comprehensive education option for families in the area.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
308 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Young Kids In Motion Academy?
The application deadline for Young Kids In Motion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Young Kids In Motion Academy located?
Young Kids In Motion Academy is located in the Lackawanna neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Young Kids In Motion Academy is First Coast Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Striving For Excellence Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Joshua Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
617 Huron St.
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 719-9445
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Presbyterian
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
617 Huron St.
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 719-9445
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
1766 West 17th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 319 students
841 Prudential Dr - 12th Fl
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(877) 977-3772
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
617 Huron St.
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 719-9445
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Presbyterian
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
1766 West 17th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
924 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 388-2227
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Presbyterian
830 Oak Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(727) 460-8630
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
1766 West 17th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 598-0078
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
4275 Herschel Street
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 389-8191
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Gilmore St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 381-7495
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Pinedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4228 Dignan St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
964 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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