Academy Of Excellence in Jacksonville, FL, serves 73 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian, co–ed program within a large city community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with a total of 3 teachers serving all grade levels.
Academy Of Excellence ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.
The school enrolls 48 K–12 students, providing education across elementary and secondary grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academy Of Excellence?
The application deadline for Academy Of Excellence is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Academy Of Excellence is First Coast Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Argyle Christian Preschool (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Argyle Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6823 Argyle Forest Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 778-4838
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 778-4838
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
First Coast Christian School ![First Coast Christian School Photo]( "First Coast Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
7587 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 590 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School Orange Park
Special Education School
12276 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 549-5500
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 549-5500
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
The Broach School Orange Park
Special Education School
1909 DeBarry Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Coast Christian School ![First Coast Christian School Photo]( "First Coast Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
7587 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 590 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School Orange Park
Special Education School
12276 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 549-5500
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 549-5500
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
The Broach School Orange Park
Special Education School
1909 DeBarry Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1324-D Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 276-1300
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 276-1300
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seven Bridges School
Special Education School
402 Loring Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-7377
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-7377
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Coast Christian School ![First Coast Christian School Photo]( "First Coast Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
7587 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 590 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School Orange Park
Special Education School
12276 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 549-5500
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 549-5500
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
The Broach School Orange Park
Special Education School
1909 DeBarry Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1324-D Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 276-1300
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 276-1300
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Argyle Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6823 Argyle Forest Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 778-4838
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 778-4838
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
First Coast Christian School ![First Coast Christian School Photo]( "First Coast Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
7587 Blanding Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-3040
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 590 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Builders Of The Faith Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5900 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 772-0277
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 772-0277
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
5752 Blanding Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 771-5800
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 771-5800
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22703 N Park St
Lawtey, FL 32058
(904) 966-6795
Lawtey, FL 32058
(904) 966-6795
8488 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Alternative School
Rte 1 Box 550
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 682-4036
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 682-4036
8489.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(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
8490.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(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
8490.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(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
8491 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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