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Private School Directory
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Parents in the Jacksonville area consistently rank
education as one of their top family priorities.
Fortunately, there are many quality programs to
choose from in this region. Jacksonville FAMILY™
Magazine’s Private School Directory offers
information about education programs including
average class size, tuition range, foreign language
options, transportation and much more.
Beaches Episcopal School
www.beachesepiscopalschool.org
mleemis@beachesepiscopalschool.org
904-246-2466
1150 5th Street North - Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Grades: PK–6 - Founded in 1952 - Religious - Coed
- Enrollment: 275 - Average Class Size: PK=12; K=15;
1st=16; 2nd–6th=20 - Entrance Exam - Uniforms -
Spanish beginning in PreK - 150 Computers - Internet
Access - Enrichment Activities - Extended Day -
Summer Program
Open House Dates: Oct. 25, Dec. 6, 2007, Jan. 24,
2008 9AM & 7PM
Beaches Episcopal School provides a Christian
environment for learning through educational
experiences which offer opportunities for academic
achievements. A challenging curriculum, including a
commitment to enrichment programs, helps develop
inquisitive and creative minds. Our caring and
qualified faculty and staff seek to provide
opportunities for responsible citizenship by
building self-esteem and leadership. We are
committed to guiding each individual student towards
reaching his/her full potential and to developing
lifelong learners.
The Broach School
Jacksonville Beach
http://jacksonvillebeach.broachschool.com
rchurch@esa-education.com
904-247-7288
75 12th Street S. - Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Grades: 1–12 - Founded in 1973 - Coed -
Enrollment: 70 - Average Class Size: 15 -
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1-15 - Entrance Exam - A–F
Grading System - Uniforms - 7 Computers - Internet
Access - Learning Disabled Program - Special Needs
Program - Summer School
At Broach Jacksonville Beach we’re committed to
helping students develop their given strengths and
potential. The Broach School is a member of the
Coalition of McKay Scholarship Schools and a CITA
candidate school. Although the students are taught
in small groups, their work is individualized to
their own needs and interests. We also offer the
FACE program. This program is designed to help
students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s
Syndrome or similar special needs.
The Broach School of Orange Park
www.esa-education.com
904-298-3500
772 Foxridge Center Drive - Orange Park, FL
- Grades: 1–12 - Founded in 2001 - Coed -
Enrollment: 110 - Average Class Size: 15 -
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1-12 - A–F Grading System -
Uniforms - 17 Computers - Internet Access - Learning
Disabled Program - Special Needs Program - Extended
Day - Summer Program
Open House Date: Please call to schedule
Broach School South Campus
www.esa-education.com
fcastellano@esa-education.com
904-674-0900
6211 Terry Road - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: K–12 - Founded in 2003 - Coed -
Enrollment: 120 - Average Class Size: 14-1 -
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12-1 - A–F Grading System -
Uniforms - 30 Computers - Internet Access - Learning
Disabled Program - Special Needs Program -
Enrichment Activities - Intramural Sports -
Transportation - Extended Day - Summer Program -
Program for children with Autism
Broach West
www.esa-education.com
dlewis@esa-education.com
904-389-5106
440 Lenox Square - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades 1–12 - Founded in 1973 - Coed - Enrollment:
141 - 85 % Minorities - Average Class Size: 14 -
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1-12 - Entrance Exam - A–F
Grading System - Uniforms - 10 Computers - Internet
Access - Learning Disabled Program - Special Needs
Program - Enrichment Activities - Sports -
Transportation
Crossroads Arlington
www.crossroadschools.com
dlkelley@esa-education.com
904-720-2178
6429 Atlantic Blvd. - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: 1–12 - Founded in 2002 - Coed -
Enrollment: 75 - 80% Minorities - Average Class
Size: 15 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 12-1 - A–F Grading
System - Uniforms - 15 Computers - Internet Access -
Learning Disabled Program - Special Needs Program -
Enrichment Activities - Extended Day - Music
Program, Karate Program
Crossroads North
www.crossroadschools.com
jwheeler@esa-education.com
904-924-2522
10604 Iowa Avenue - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: 1–12 - Coed - Enrollment: 62 - 65%
Minorities - Average Class Size: 15 - A–F Grading
System - Uniforms - 15 Computers - Internet Access -
Learning Disabled Program - Special Needs Program -
Extended Day - Speech, other therapy services as
needed
Open House Date: Sept 18-Nov. 15, 2007
Crossroads School West
www.esa-education.com
slowery@esa-education.com
904-378-0000
5417 Lenox Avenue - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: K–12 - Founded in 2001 - Coed -
Enrollment: 70 - Average Class Size: 11 -
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1-15 - Entrance Exam - 10
Point Grading System - Uniforms - 20 Computers -
Internet Access - Learning Disabled Program -
Special Needs Program - Enrichment Activities -
Extended Day
Children’s Lighthouse
www.childrenslighthousejax.com
info@childrenslighthousejax.com
904-807-9550
7575 Centurion Parkway - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: Pre-K - Founded in 2006 - Coed - Average
Class Size: Varies by age - Student-Teacher Ratio:
Varies by age - Spanish - Computers available in
Pre-K - Internet Access - Enrichment Activities -
Transportation - Extended Day - Summer Program
Open House Date: Fall Festival Oct. 26 6:30PM
Children’s Lighthouse Learning serves children aged
six weeks to five years old, and offers a before and
after school care and summer camp for children up to
the 5th grade. Conveniently located in Deerwood Park
near JTB and Southside Boulevard, the 10,000 square
foot learning center features spacious classrooms,
Internet monitoring and a large, segregated
state-of-the-art playground.
The mission of Children’s Lighthouse is to provide
children with a safe, qualified and caring
environment while making it fun to learn. We use the
accredited A Beka curriculum that prepares children
for academic achievement by focusing on phonics,
math and writing skills; and Read, Play and Learn
curriculum to provide age-appropriate self discovery
and learning through play.
DePaul School of Northeast FL
www.DePaulSchool.com
904-724-0102
6620 Arlington Expressway - Jacksonville, FL
3044 South San Pablo Road - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: 1–8 - Founded in 1980 - Coed - Enrollment:
110 - Average Class Size: 10–12 - Student-Teacher
Ratio: 10-1 - A – F Grading System - Uniforms -
Internet Access - Enrichment Activities - Sports/PE
- Extended Day - Summer Program
Open House Dates: Every Tuesday in October at both
campuses 9–10AM & 11AM-Noon
Discovery Montessori School
www.dmsonline.org
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info@dmsonline.org
904-247-4577
102 15th Street South - Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Grades: 18 mo. Toddler – 5th Grade - Founded in
1990 - Coed - Enrollment: 150 - 20% Minorities -
Average Class Size: 20 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 1-8
- Montessori Grading System - Uniforms - Spanish
beginning in Pre-K - 10 Computers - Internet Access
- Enrichment Activities - Sports - Extended Day -
Summer Program - Art, PE/Martial Arts, FACE, Music,
Spanish
Open House Date: Sun. Jan. 27 2008 1–3PM
Discovery Montessori School reflects Maria
Montessori’s belief in the child’s innate desire and
ability to learn. Discovery strives to develop the
unique capabilities of each child with classroom
environments that foster initiative, the courage to
accept new challenges, respect for themselves and
others, and a life-long love of learning. Located on
a beautiful two acre campus, Discovery’s Montessori
Village reflects the quality of the educational
experience. Founded in 1990 as a non-profit
organization, Discovery now provides a full
continuum of programs for children between the ages
of 18 months through fifth grade. The school is
affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS)
and is accredited by the Florida Kindergarten
Council (FKC).
Florida Air Academy
www.flair.com
321-723-3211
1950 South Academy Drive - Melbourne, FL
- Grades: 6–12 - Founded in 1961 - Coed -
Enrollment: 400 - Average Class Size: 20 - A–F
Grading System - Uniforms - Boarding and Day
Students - Spanish - Computers - Internet Access -
100% College Acceptance, Honors classes, advanced
placement classes and dual enrollment with local
colleges. Championship athletics, fine arts, graphic
arts, flight training, SCUBA, rock climbing,
skateboarding and surfing. The Air Force Junior
Reserve Officer Training (ROTC), Drum & Bugle Corps.
Open House Dates: Oct. 13, Dec. 9, 2007. Jan. 13,
Feb. 3, Mar. 1, 2008. 1PM
Education you can believe in!
Greenwood School
www.gsjax.org
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bconnell@gsjax.org
904-726-5000
9920 Regency Square Boulevard - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades 3-12 - Founded in 1985 - Coed - Enrollment:
200 - Average Class Size: 12 - Student/Teacher
Ratio: 12:1 - A-F Grading System - Uniforms -
Spanish beginning in Grade 3 - 75 Computers -
Internet Access - Learning Disabled Program -
Enrichment Activities - Sports - Extended Day
Open House Dates: 1stTuesday of every month at 1PM.
Please call to schedule.
Greenwood school provides a quality education
program for students with average to superior
intelligence with specific learning disabilities and
ADHD. Our low student to teacher ratio (12-1) allows
for small group instruction accommodating a variety
of learning styles. Greenwood’s fully accredited
program offers a comprehensive curriculum and
general education diploma.
Mandarin Christian School
www.mandarinchristianschool.com
904-268-8667
10850 Old St. Augustine Rd. - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: K-12 - Founded in 1995 - Christian - Coed
- Enrollment: 645 - Average Class Size: 20 -
Entrance Exam - A-F and Number Averages Grading
System - Uniforms - Foreign Language - Expansive
Computer Lab w/ Internet Access - Honors & AP
Classes - Enrichment Activities - Comprehensive
Athletics- Extended Day - Summer Camps - Band,
Drama, Visual Arts, Music, Kindermusik, Dance,
Mission trips, Voluntary Service Program and more!
Mandarin Christian School is a non-denominational
K-12 school and ministry of Christ’s
Church-Mandarin. Our challenging curriculum is
biblically integrated. Christian education and
principles are taught daily and include a weekly
chapel service. A college preparatory curriculum is
taught in the high school that includes Honors &
Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Our athletic
program includes Middle School, JV & Varsity levels
in football, golf, basketball, baseball, softball,
volleyball, soccer, cross country, track and field,
tennis and cheerleading. The Fine Arts program
emphasizes band, music (utilizing Orff instrumental
approach), drama, Praise Team and visual arts. Our
mission is to seek God’s will from a biblical
worldview in developing each child’s unique
potential to become a life-long learner, a disciple
of Jesus Christ and a productive citizen. Call to
schedule a personal tour of our campus.
Pinewood Christian Academy
www.pinewoodpca.org
pinewoodchristianacademy@yahoo.com
904-272-6408
198 Knight Boxx Road
Middleburg, FL
- Grades: PK – 8 - Founded in 1996 - Religious -
Coed - Enrollment: 271- 7% Minorities - Average
Class Size: 18 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 18-1 -
Entrance Exam - Number Grading System - Uniforms -
Spanish and Latin beginning in Kindergarten - 50
Computers - Internet Access - Enrichment Activities
- Sports - Extended Day - Summer Day Camp, After
School Sports and Fine Art Activities
Open House Date: Feb. 12, 2008
San Jose Episcopal School
www.sjeds.com
- pbarry@sjeds.com
904-733-0352
7423 San Jose Blvd. - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: PK – 6 - Founded in 1954 - Religious -
Coed - Enrollment: 407 - 15% Minorities - Average
Class Size: 18 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 12-1 -
Entrance Exam - A-F and Number Grading Systems -
Uniforms - Spanish beginning in PK; Latin beginning
in 6th Grade - 200 Computers - Internet Access -
Gifted/Talented Program - Enrichment Activities -
Sports - Extended Day - Art, Music, Technology, PE
Open House Date: Nov. 9, 2007.
St. Johns Country Day School
www.sjcds.net
904-264-9572
3100 Doctors Lake Drive - Orange Park, FL
- Grades: PreK-12 - Founded in 1953 - Coed -
Enrollment: 767 - 15% Minorities - Average Class
Size: 12 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 10-1 - Entrance
Exam - A-F Grading System - Uniforms for Lower
School on Mondays & special days only - French,
Latin and Spanish beginning in PreK - 300 Computers
- Internet Access - AP Classes - Enrichment
Activities - Sports - Transportation - Extended Day
- Summer Program - Summer Camp.
St. Johns Country Day School, founded in 1953, is a
nonsectarian, coeducational, superior college
preparatory school with a diverse curriculum that
stresses academic accomplishment, artistic
expression, and athletic participation in a
supportive family atmosphere that fosters
self-reliance and ethical responsibility.
The Sunshine House
www.sunshinehouse.com
904-636-0581
3993 San Jose Park - Jacksonville, FL
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool programs. - AM and
PM sessions - VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) -
Exciting and Enriching After-School Program -
Talented Teaching Team - 30 years of Early Education
Excellence
“Where love and learning come together®”
Conveniently located near San Jose Blvd. and
Baymeadows. Age and stage-appropriate curriculum.
Center Director, Julie Morin has more than 12 years
of experience in child care management.
T’s Learning Center
www.tlearningcenter.com
T’s Learning Center I - 904-641-5273
11781 Beach Blvd. #13 - Jacksonville, FL
T’s Learning Center II - 904-997-1971
8595 Beach Blvd. #201 - Jacksonville, FL
T’s Learning Center III - 904-538-0900
10915 Baymeadows Rd. #200 - Jacksonville, FL
- Grades: Infant – PreK - Coed - Enrichment
Activities - Dance
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