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How a Duval church opens a funded school

A church that already owns classrooms, a hall and a play area has the physical start of a school. Scholarship dollars can supply the operating income, and this page sketches how that works in Duval.

Last verified: October 2026

What format should a Jacksonville church choose for a new school?

Churches usually begin with two or three days a week on campus, paid for from family accounts, and move to a five-day school once enough families use the Private School Scholarship. Lessons can be taught by church members, bought as a packaged program or sourced from an online school. AmFaith is one Christian provider some congregations look at; it does not sponsor this site.

What is the revenue math for a Duval church school?

Ten funded K-3 students at this year's Duval award of $8,409 bring in about $84,090 annually, before families add anything. Pricing a hybrid below that figure lets each family keep money in the account for books and tutoring.

What compliance steps does a Jacksonville church school face?

Register with the Florida DOE through the annual private school survey, complete Level 2 background screening, meet local health, fire and safety rules, register as a scholarship school with Step Up (and AAA, if desired), keep attendance records and enroll students in EMA by each quarterly deadline.

Where can a congregation find help?

We share the start-up outline, build the directory listing so families find the school on day one, and send families whose funding is already in motion. Reach us at the number or email in the footer.

Hybrid vs. five-day
HybridFive-day school
FundingFamily-directed accountsPrivate School Scholarship
SpaceTwo or three days a weekDaily classrooms
StaffingSmallerFull faculty

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