Nursery thru Elementary
Part-Time and Full-Time Availability
Hands-On Curriculum
Self-Paced Academic Approach
Montessori Credentialed Staff
Nurturing Environment
Cultural Studies
Arlington Kindergarten provides Affordable Education & Care in a safe and nurturing setting for 18 months through Kindergarten aged children.
A History of EXCELLENCE backed by 167 YEARS of COMBINED TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT THE SAME LOCATION!
High assessment rating scores in VPK, Infant-Toddler and Early Childhood education programs.
Conveniently located on your way to work in Downtown, Arlington & Regency & Ft. Caroline.
One of the lowest teaching staff turnover rates in Northeast Florida.
School owner and director are present during school hours.
Competitive Tuition & Discount Offers.
VPK is provided for all 4 year olds
Our program helps to build a high self-esteem in each child through class plays and performances held throughout the school year for parents, family and friends!
PreK3 – 6th Grade:
For 75 years, Riverside Presbyterian Day School has had a passion for celebrating childhood and providing academic excellence that uniquely lays the building blocks for a lifetime of learning. Our mission is to educate the mind, nurture the spirit and foster the development of the whole child. We provide a child-centered learning environment dedicated to imagination and wonder. Our talented faculty shares a challenging academic program, designed to unwrap the joy of learning through creative explorations. Our students learn to value and respect the unique qualities inherent within themselves. We invite you to visit our campus and experience the advantage of a Riverside education. To schedule a tour or for more information, please contact Tavia Mullen, Director of Admissions, at 904-353-3459 or visit http://www.rpds.com/admissions/inquire.
St. Paul’s Catholic School is a Catholic private school PreK3 – 8th grade, located in historic Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida.
The mission of St. Paul’s Catholic School is to nurture the growth and development of the whole child, from PreK-8th grade, within a Christ-centered environment.
St. Paul’s Catholic School accepts students for PreK3 – 8th grade. We are fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. St. Paul’s is so much more than just a school; each child is a valued member of our family. We provide personal attention in a family atmosphere with limited class size. Tuition is competitive with other private schools in order to provide a Christ-centered education to as many as possible. Students at St. Paul’s realize that conversation with God is a normal part of everyday life.
Independent, Private School PreK3 – 6th Grade: We help your child to realize her or his full potential. Our whole-child education approach allows your son or daughter to embrace his or her unique talents and gifts in a safe, nurturing, and family-centered environment. We focus on character education and social-emotional development, as well as encouraging healthy living with daily PE and an emphasis on good nutrition. Led by highly effective teachers, daily learning experiences integrate and emphasize art, global studies, literacy, math, music and movement, science, and Spanish. We invite you to tour the JCDS campus and discover all that our school has to offer.
Non-Profit, Independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate School, Toddler – 8th grade – The Discovery School is a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students aged 18 months through 8th grade that promotes inquiry-based learning, independent thinking, global awareness, creative problem solving, and mutual respect in a safe, nurturing environment where every child’s voice is valued. Discovery is the only school in Northeast Florida, and one of only a handful of schools in the country, rooted in a renowned educational philosophy, Montessori, that advances to a globally recognized program, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, which begins at the age of 3.
At Discovery, we have been a leader in personalized, learner-centric education for nearly 30 years. We are accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the American Montessori Society, and are recognized as an IB World School. Our mission is, “We open our minds and hearts so we can discover the knowledge and ideals to build a better world”. Located at 102 15th Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Phone: (904) 247-4577
a child’s place Montessori School is dedicated to the nurturing and education of young children in a peaceful and non-threatening environment which reflects an understanding of the Montessori philosophy of education and child development.
We respect and view each child as a unique personality and the most important person in our environment.
Our goal at a child’s place Montessori School is to assist children to reach their fullest potential as healthy, creative, constructive members of a community and to joyfully cultivate a genuine desire for life-long learning. Part of that assistance is to work closely with the parents, to respect the individual child and his or her needs, and to nurture the qualities of independence, warmth, imagination, honesty, grace and resilience.
a child’s place believes that social, racial, religious and cultural diversity in the student body contributes greatly to the value of the school experience. It therefore does not discriminate in admission or placement on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, creed or national origin.
a child’s place is a dynamic Montessori learning environment in Jacksonville, Florida for children who are infants through elementary age, which offers part-day and full-day programs throughout the year.
The Montessori Method embraces the universal needs of children in a “whole child” approach to education; physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth. Montessori classrooms are child-centered environments. Our teachers guide the students and respect each child’s right to work toward intrinsic reward through honoring freedom of choice and movement, self discovery and self discipline. Montessori education embraces cultural diversity in multi-age classrooms. Our school offers integrated curriculums for Infants, Toddlers, Early Childhood, and Elementary students.
K-9th grade PRIVATE SCHOOL
[email protected]
Academy of Scholars, Inc. is committed to nurturing, teaching, and motivating all students using diverse teaching styles and strategies that are kid-friendly and in accordance with local, state, and nationwide standards. Academy of Scholars, Inc. promotes integrity within the school and the community that enables students to be proud of their surroundings while adhering to the values of the school.
The Academy of Scholars, Inc. family believes that determination, commitment, responsibility, and self-motivation are the keys to the success that will overcome the challenges of our present society; and with these values, we are confident that our students stand a better chance of achieving great things.
Academy of Scholars, Inc. is also devoted to ensuring our parents and our community members/leaders feel welcomed as volunteers and stakeholders in the success of our children.
Private Full Time Islamic School. Al-Furqan Academy was established in August of 1997 by some of the same founding members of ICNEF (Islamic Center of Northeast Florida). They saw the immense need for an Islamic Elementary School in the city of Jacksonville, and they acted upon it. First, written plans were formulated, classrooms were established within the Masjid, staff was recruited and numerous other plans and procedures developed. The result is that today, we are a school of approximately 60 students ranging in ages from 3 years up to the fifth grade. We have a new playground built according to federal safety guidelines as well as a library with three new, networked computers for our student’s use. It is indeed a blessing for any community to have within its midst a school consisting of a diverse population of children, where a multitude of ethnic backgrounds, religions, as well as cultural differences coexist and flourish together.
PHILOSOPHY & PURPOSE
The purpose and philosophy of Al-Furqan Academy is to please Allah (The Almighty) and to approach all issues with the guidance of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). In addition, it is the vision of the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida and Al-Furqan Academy to enhance the lives of all children educationally, spiritually, and emotionally. InshaAllah (God willing), Al-Furqan Academy will:
Provide an Islamic environment that is conducive to learning for all students in an academically challenging program.
Provide a comprehensive program which benefits our students educational, physical, social, cognitive, and emotional needs, within the parameters of Islamic guidance enabling students to seek knowledge and success in this life and the Hereafter.
Provide a staff that is qualified, competent, and flexible enough to meet the needs of all students and who continuously upgrade their skills by attending various professional development workshops and courses.
To prepare all students with understanding and practicing the ideals of Islam so that they may become active, articulate, and productive members of the world community.
Mission Statement:
America’s Little Leaders strives to provide students the motivation, the inspiration, and the will to strive for success while providing them with the skills they need to tackle anything and everything society throws at them in today’s world.
Vision Statement:
America’s Little Leaders has a vision of providing students and children equal opportunity for success, through an education that is well-rounded and designed to help children excel academically, as well as learn the vital skills they need to fit into the world and thrive. We believe that every single child should be given equal opportunities so they can flourish spiritually, mentally, physically, and academically.
A family ministry of The Church at Argyle since 1990 and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International. Wee Learn curriculum for preschool and ACSI curriculum for kindergarten. Featuring low child-to-teacher ratios, dedicated, and well qualified staff as an excellent transition into both public and private elementary schools
Assumption Catholic School is centrally located near downtown Jacksonville and adjoining to Bishop Kenny Catholic High School’s campus. Founded in 1923, Assumption is a thriving school with over 600 students in preschool through 8th grade. Assumption’s curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where children feel loved and respected by their peers as well as their teachers. United with each other in meaningful liturgy and prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life.
ACA opened its doors August 19, 2012 with toddlers and VPK students. We are licensed by Department of Children and Families and are approved to service 52 students. The 2013-14 school year will include grades K-2nd and will add a grade a year to 12th grade thereafter.
For more detailed information, please contact Principal White at 904.647.5065 or stop by the school. Our doors are always open!
We are a small school that believes in High Standards of Learning as well as Biblical Principles for daily life.
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
**We accept Step Up for Students scholarships
Also ask us about our High School homeschool program
Building the Church, by Building Community, by Touching Lives
The Ogburn School, a regionally, nationally, and internationally accredited private school offers one of the most flexible options for students in grades 2-12. A self-paced, online program, we believe that each child has different needs. The program is designed for you, as a parent, to determine how much time your child needs to spend on each subject. Whether your child needs to catch up, requires some extra time, or is capable of working ahead, we let you decide. The courses and lessons assigned to your child are available 24/7, and enrollment is year-round.
Read more about The Ogburn School in a Jax Moms post!
Independent, Private College Preparatory School Pre-K – Grade 12: An independent college preparatory and boarding school, The Bolles School holds a longstanding reputation for providing a well-rounded educational experience for students in Pre-K through Grade 12. Its four area campuses – Bolles Lower School Whitehurst, Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach, Middle School Bartram, and Upper School San Jose – now enroll 1,600 boarding and day students from more than 22 countries and 11 states.
Renowned for its tradition of excellence in academics, arts and athletics and its emphasis on servant leadership, The Bolles School provides students an unequaled breadth of opportunities for achievement – enabling every child to optimize his or her unique interests, abilities and talents. Students develop an awareness of exploration, service and personal values in the lower schools that instill a sense of All Things Possible as they move on to the middle school, upper school and beyond.
Bolles inspires boys and girls to pursue excellence through courage, integrity, and compassion. This time-honored legacy of learning thrives on every Bolles campus and in the many lives it has shaped over the years. Located at 7400 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217. Phone: (904) 733-9292
St. Johns Country Day School provides a strong college preparatory program. It maintains high academic standards and offers a demanding curriculum intended to interest all students and challenge them to discover their own capabilities. Its aim is to develop young people who are independent, self-reliant individuals prepared for college and life. Admission is based on developmental maturity, academic achievement, and aptitude regardless of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious creed. Learning is enhanced by small classes, the interaction of students in Grades Pre-K through 12, and the utilization of the attractive campus environment. Recognizing individual learning styles, teachers employ a variety of instructional techniques.
Founded upon Judeo-Christian principles, the School seeks to develop in each student a sense of self-worth and respect for the values of a diverse school community. St. Johns Country Day School seeks to nurture in its students a continuing desire to learn and the skills necessary to pursue their goals.
Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool and Kindergarten provides unparalleled excellence in early childhood education. Established in 1974, the school is the longest consistently NAEYC accredited program in Northern Florida. Each child’s experiences and learning opportunities are nurtured and facilitated through play, exploration, and creativity. Children achieve success, gain independence and self-confidence while their individual abilities, learning styles, and developmental pace is respected and valued. Enrollment in school is open to all children regardless of race, religious affiliation or ethnic origin; JCA membership is not required to participate. Our award-winning and highly accredited program provides support and respect to both children and families by creating an environment of acceptance that is non-judgmental and includes cultural diversity.
Full and part-time programs are open to children age 1 (and walking) through kindergarten.
Independent Private College Preparatory School Age 1 – Grade 12
With three campuses located across Northeast Florida, only Episcopal School of Jacksonville is able to serve students and families through every phase of their academic journey, from ages one through 12th grade. We are a community where students benefit from our rigorous curriculum, vibrant fine arts offerings, outstanding athletic programs, diverse extracurricular programs, small class sizes, and exceptional faculty; the global community benefits from the contributions and leadership of our graduates.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville prepares students for success in college and beyond by delivering a unique balance across Four Pillars — Academics, Athletics, Spiritual Life, and Fine Arts. An Episcopal graduate lives into his or her potential by becoming a well-rounded individual who seeks understanding, develops a sense of self, lives with honor and purpose, and pursues a life of faith.
Visit one of the three campuses to learn more:
Grades 6 – 12 on the Munnerlyn Campus, Grades Pre-K3 – Grade 5 on the Beaches Campus, and Age 1 – Grade 5 on the St. Mark’s Campus.
BEACHES CAMPUS
450 11th Avenue North
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
904.246.2466
ST. MARK’S CAMPUS
4114 Oxford Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
904.388.2632
MUNNERLYN CAMPUS
4455 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
904.396.5751
KNIGHT SPORTS CAMPUS
6757 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
904.396.5751
6595 Columbia Park Ct, Jacksonville 32258
Shepherd of the Woods School provides personalized, values-based learning for students 2-years-old through 8th grade that prepares them for success in our rapidly changing world. Our students thrive in an inclusive environment that focuses on nurturing each child academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Loving teachers guide students in developing inclusive relationships. Our students learn to make a difference both locally and globally. Shepherd of the Woods School is committed to and enjoys learning, loving, and serving! Southside Campus houses preschool and kindergarten classes at 7860 Southside Blvd, 32256. Mandarin Campus houses Kindergarten through 8th grade at 6595 Columbia Park Ct, 32258. Phone (904) 641-3393.
Pre-K3 through Eighth Grade – Holy Family Catholic School is committed to the success of every student, by providing a rigorous academic curriculum, rooted in Gospel values. Our outstanding faculty meet students at their level and challenge them to reach their full potential. Our preschool programs are designed to enhance and encourage students’ natural curiosity about the world around them; while our elementary curriculum allows students to work in a collaborative learning environment while also assessing skills at an age-appropriate level. In grades 6-8 we offer top-notch technology such as 3-D printers and 1:1 iPad, students attend STEM-specific classes and where applicable advanced math classes. Holy Family is pleased to be a National Blue-Ribbon School, Notre Dame STEM Trusty Fellow, and top 3 Bold City Best Private School for 3 years and running. We look forward to welcoming your family as part of our family.
The Mission of Bishop Kenny High School is to partner with parents in the education and formation of their children by providing a culture of faith, personal enrichment, and high academic standards in which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and life.
Palm Valley Child Development Center is now open for parents looking for a great educational experience for their child who can benefit from a specialized curriculum to maximize developmental abilities. Our team-teaching cooperative program offers small ratios of mixed-age classes from Pre-K through Elementary with personalized instruction that recognizes and maximizes the individual strengths of each child to support intellectual and emotional development while meeting basic needs.
We are proud to partner with Mandala Family Wellness for your child’s optimal health and wellbeing, too. Classes include Art, PE, Music, TimberNook, STEAM Lab, Media, Field Trips, and Before/After School Care. Plan a visit – it may change your child’s life. Located 185 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 and a sister school to Collage Day School. Phone: (904)373-0743.
Private School Pre-K1 – 12th Grade – Seacoast Christian Academy offers a comprehensive academic program for children age 1 through grade 12. We are accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International, ACSI, which requires rigorous standards for teaching and learning. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where we focus on core academics within a biblical framework while providing opportunities for extracurricular courses in the arts, athletics, and STEM subjects. As a Google for Education school, we provide Google tools and resources to help students create, collaborate, and build digital skills for the future. We are centrally located between downtown and the beach! Call us today to set up a visit. We’d love to show you around!
Christ’s Church Academy is a K – 12 private, college preparatory school. Our educational philosophy is built on the foundation of Christianity and is shared with students daily in every grade. Our focus includes discipleship, professional development, and academic improvement as we seek to encourage an exceptional student experience in an academically advanced environment.”
Independent, Private preschool for children ages 1 to VPK
Play, learn and grow at the Padawan Academy, which is a private preschool for children ages 1 to VPK. Padawan Academy students receive priority enrollment for kindergarten at San Jose Primary, a tuition-free charter school that serves grades K-5 on the campus immediately next door. Tuition discounts apply for families with multiple children at the Padawan Academy, or for those families with older children enrolled in the San Jose Schools. Free VPK for 4-year-olds is available for all Florida residents.
Your child will be supported by a team of educators experienced in early childhood development and in the use of activity-based curricula. An abundance of hands-on projects in the classroom and physical activity on the playground will make school time your child’s fun time.
Our staff members communicate your child’s milestones with photos and texts via a school-specific mobile app. We invite you to share in your child’s day via live cameras in our classrooms. Tuition rates include two meals per day, snack, wipes and diapers (as needed).
Independent, PK3 – 8th Grade – Grace Episcopal Day School is a Christian-based, family-oriented educational community dedicated to maximizing each student’s potential. For over 70 years, Grace has provided a rich educational experience for students in Northeast Florida. Our students are challenged to become self-directed critical thinkers in an environment where STEM, technology, the arts, and sports are an integral part of our curriculum. We believe that partnering with parents to create a personal and ongoing dialogue is critical to our student’s success. Come see how a small environment can make a big difference. We invite you to take a tour of our beautiful outdoor campus located in the heart of historic Orange Park, just one block from the St. Johns River.
Lindamood-Bell builds the imagery-language foundation to teach students to read and comprehend to their potential. Their instruction develops language processing, strengthening the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension, and is successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia ADHD, and ASD. With 60+ learning centers, 40+ seasonal learning clinics, and numerous school partnerships, in the United States and internationally, their continued growth involves research collaborations with MIT and UAB, and previously with Wake Forest and Georgetown University. Lindamood-Bell has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, featured in Time, US News and World Report, Neuron, and NeuroImage, and has appeared on CNN and PBS. Lindamood-Bell and all of their Learning Centers are accredited by Cognia. Visit LindamoodBell.com to learn more.
Welcome to San Jose Episcopal Day School!
It is an honor and a pleasure to usher you into this vibrant community of joyful, lifelong learners and to introduce you to all that makes SJEDS so unique! Our curricular and extracurricular programming, all of which is thoughtfully and intentionally designed to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs is offered to Pre-K3 through sixth grade students.
Excellence in teaching and learning starts with talented and dedicated faculty and staff. Our highly experienced and credentialed faculty continuously seek out opportunities to expand their horizons through professional development and through their involvement in various national and international associations and organizations. Innovators and collaborators at heart, our faculty and staff delight in furthering the mission of SJEDS, which is to inspire a passion for lifelong learning, a life of integrity, and a heart for Christian service.
One of the great benefits of belonging to a small, Christian school community is that each child can be individually nurtured, encouraged, challenged, and celebrated as they learn and grow. We are grateful for the close partnership that we share with our parent community and for the privilege of being an integral part of each child’s journey through childhood.
Childhood is a sacred season in life. It is sacred because it is the foundation upon which everything else is built. And it is sacred because it hinges ever-so-delicately upon a trust that binds parents, educators, and students together. For these reasons, we take our work very seriously. Ask any adult on our campus and they will tell you–this is not just a job; it is a calling: a calling to bless each child and each family that walks through our doors each and every day.
A San Jose Episcopal Day School education is grounded in a desire to empower students as creative thinkers and problem-solvers, as role models of empathy and kindness, and as positive change agents, who know they can make a difference!
Thank you for taking the time to explore our program. We hope to welcome you to campus soon so that you can experience the warmth, vibrancy, and joy that sets this learning community apart! To take a tour, please contact Vivian Bradford in our Admission Department at [email protected].
Collage Day School is among the top early learning child development schools for children ages three months through 10 years old in Northeast Florida. Located by Palm Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, we proudly serve students in Duval County: Jacksonville (Jax.), Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach; in St. Johns County: Ponte Vedra Beach, Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Nocatee, and St. Johns. We also provide Enrichment Programs, and a variety of Summer Camps.