Jacklyn Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 51 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, midsize city community.
Founded in 2015, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 5 teachers.
The student body represents 100% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Melrose Manors neighborhood.
Jacklyn Academy offers regular elementary and secondary education in a city setting with small enrollment size.
As a Fort Lauderdale K–12 private school, it provides an educational option in close proximity to other area schools with comparable grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jacklyn Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: "transform the lives of our students"
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jacklyn Academy often compared to?
Jacklyn Academy is often viewed alongside schools like AEF Schools by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Jacklyn Academy?
The application deadline for Jacklyn Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jacklyn Academy located?
Jacklyn Academy is located in the Melrose Manors neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 3 other private schools located in Melrose Manors.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Jacklyn Academy is Refine Learning Center Ii, Inc. (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School (0.7 miles away)
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4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 261-6457
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 261-6457
0.3 miles
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1600 SW 5th Place
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 999-0420
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 999-0420
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901 Northwest 11 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 462-0255
1.8 miles
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5451 Southwest 64th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-3466
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