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Private & church schools in Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown
The older neighborhoods along the west and south banks of the St. Johns River, from Five Points and Avondale through San Marco and the Southbank. A Presbyterian day school, Catholic parish schools and small independents sit within a few minutes of each other. The state lists 21 private schools here, and 18 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship, which is $8,409 for a K-3 student in 2026-27.
Copied from the state record. School details on this page come from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Duval district), pulled October 28, 2026. The scholarship flags are the state's own participant flags on that date. The state does not collect tuition, so confirm the price with the school.
21
Private schools registered with the state18
Take the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)18
Take the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)9
Serve pre-K children14
Run through grade 12$8,409
The 2026-27 Duval award for grades K-3What kinds of private school are in Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown?
Christian Schools in Riverside
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Browse →All 21 private schools in Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire to Inspire Agency 2345 Park St., Jacksonville 32204 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Assumption Catholic School 2431 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville 32207 | Catholic Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bethel Holiness Academy 5032 Woodcrest, Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Bishop Kenny High School 1055 Kingman Avenue, Jacksonville 32207 | Catholic Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broach School - Southside 5940 Beach Blvd. Suite 1, Jacksonville 32207 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broach School - Westside 929 Mcduff Ave S., Jacksonville 32205 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| CECUIFJ 476 Riverside Ave Ste 4, Jacksonville 32202 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Career Prep Academy of Beachside 11925 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville 32207 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Cedar Creek Christian School 1372 S. Lane Ave., Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hope Haven Association 4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville 32207 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kiddieville Christian Academy 1233 Lane Avenue South#39, Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Millennial Christian School 5975 Park Street, Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| My Academy 5940-A Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville 32207 | Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| New Beginnings Christian Academy 7020 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| North Florida Educational Institute Westside 6803 Arques Road, Jacksonville 32205 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Riverside Presbyterian Day School 830 Oak Street, Jacksonville 32204 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saint Paul Catholic School 2609 Park Street, Jacksonville 32204 | Catholic Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Covenant School of Jacksonville 2300 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville 32207 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Potter's House Christian Academy 1150 South Lane Avenue, Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Potter's House Christian Academy Elem 5732 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville 32205 | Christian Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Victorious Preparatory Academy 2629 Edison Ave, Jacksonville 32204 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
ZIP codes as filed in the state record: 32202, 32204, 32205, 32207
| Question | A listing on this site is | A listing on this site is not |
|---|---|---|
| Where do the facts come from? | A copy of the school's own filing with the Florida DOE | A review, a ranking or an endorsement |
| What does the scholarship flag mean? | The state lists the school as a participant on the pull date | A promise the school has seats or will accept your child |
| What about price? | A reminder to ask the school | A tuition figure, since the state does not collect one |
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