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Private & church schools in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood
The Baymeadows, Southside Boulevard and Beach Boulevard office-and-apartment belt south of the Arlington Expressway, with Catholic, Montessori and special-learning schools close to major employers. The state lists 16 private schools here, and 11 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.
16
Private schools registered with the state11
Take the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)12
Take the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)9
Serve pre-K children6
Run through grade 12$8,409
The 2026-27 Duval award for grades K-3What kinds of private school are in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood?
Independent & Secular Schools in Southside
9 schools
Browse →Christian Schools in Southside
3 schools
Browse →Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools in Southside
2 schools
Browse →Catholic Schools in Southside
2 schools
Browse →All 16 private schools in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqan Academy 2333 St. John Bluff Road South, Jacksonville 32246 | Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-04 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic 10472 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville 32246 | Catholic Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brooke House Academy Jax 14797 Philips Highway, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 05-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| DePaul School of NE FL - Gudal Campus 9750 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville 32246 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 02-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exceptional Learning and Arts Academy 8150 Point Meadows Dr. Ste 904, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Faith First Preschool 11925 Beach Blvd. Suite 207, Jacksonville 32246 | Christian Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Guidepost Montessori at Baymeadows 8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Holy Family Catholic School 9800-3 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville 32256 | Catholic Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jacksonville Country Day School 10063 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jacksonville School for Autism 9000 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Legacy Christian Academy of Jacksonville 342 Girvin Road, Jacksonville 32246 | Christian Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Little Star Center 8011 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-10 | Not listed | — | — |
| The Cheder of Jacksonville 11271 Alumni Way, Jacksonville 32246 | Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Goddard School of Baymeadows 8985 Annie Eliza Road, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| University Performing Arts Academy 10151 Deerwood Park Boulevard Building 200 Suite 250, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| VFGP Academy 4720 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville 32256 | Christian Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
ZIP codes as filed in the state record: 32256, 32246
| 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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