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Striving For Excellence Academy

617 Huron St.
Jacksonville, FL 32254
Striving For Excellence Academy in Jacksonville, FL is a nonsectarian, co–ed private school offering education for grades K–12 in a city neighborhood setting.
Established in 1905, the school serves 31 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
The academy offers 15 Advanced Placement courses and maintains 100% student enrollment representing students of color, reflecting a diverse student body.
Located in the Woodstock neighborhood, tuition is $25,000 per year, which is above the Jacksonville private school average.
Striving For Excellence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, school history, and school resources.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Striving For Excellence Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 Striving For Excellence Academy?
The application deadline for Striving For Excellence Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Striving For Excellence Academy located?
Striving For Excellence Academy is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Woodstock.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $12,715 for elementary schools and $13,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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