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%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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: 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: 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: 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
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
8498.4 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
8499.2 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
8499.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
8500.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
8500.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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