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Private & church schools in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore
Everything west of the river and the I-10/I-295 interchange, including Ortega, Normandy Boulevard and the Cecil-side communities. Large Baptist campuses and Catholic high school sit alongside small neighborhood academies. The state lists 27 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.
27
Private schools registered with the state18
Take the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)18
Take the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)13
Serve pre-K children18
Run through grade 12$8,409
The 2026-27 Duval award for grades K-3What kinds of private school are in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore?
Christian Schools in Westside
16 schools
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Westside
8 schools
Browse →Catholic Schools in Westside
2 schools
Browse →Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools in Westside
1 school
Browse →All 27 private schools in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Excellence 4441 Wesconett Blvd., Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | ✓ |
| Access Hope 23 Jackson Ave. N., Jacksonville 32220 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Atrium School 4530-15 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Bishop John J. Snyder High School 5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville 32210 | Catholic Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Career Prep Academy of Westside 7945 103rd Street#17-19, Jacksonville 32210 | Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Eagle's View Academy 7788 Ramona Blvd. West, Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville St. Mark's 4114 Oxford Avenue, Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hope Christian School at Cedar Hills 4200 Jammes Road, Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Immanuel Academy of Excellence 8247 West Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Jacksonville Christian Academy 11697 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Joshua Christian Academy 924 St Clair St, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| K & Lay's Super Star Learning Academy 5013 Broadway Avesuite B, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| Lighthouse Christian School Westside 6800 West 5th Street, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 01-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lovers Little Ones Academy 7900 103rd Street Suite 9, Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-02 | Not listed | — | — |
| Old Plank Christian Academy 8964 Old Plank Road, Jacksonville 32220 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parks' Place Daycare Learning Center 5500 Shindler Drive, Jacksonville 32222 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Saint Matthews Catholic School 1773-0010 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville 32210 | Catholic Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Southville Preschool 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd S, Jacksonville 32254 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Strive for Excellence Learning Academy 7595 Wendell Dr., Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-02 | Not listed | — | — |
| Striving for Excellence Academy 1718 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville 32254 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| TDH Foundation 440 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Temple Christian Academy 4200 Georgetown Dr., Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The ARC Jacksonville Academy West 4401 Wesconnett Boulevard, Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 12-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| The Science and Math Institute 4640 Ricker Road, Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Way Christian Academy 135 S Chaffee Road, Jacksonville 32220 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-04 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Trinity Christian Academy 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| West Meadows Baptist Academy 11711 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
ZIP codes as filed in the state record: 32210, 32220, 32221, 32222, 32254
| 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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