Independent & Secular Schools in Arlington & Regency
12 independent & secular schools are registered with the state in Arlington & Regency, and 8 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). East of the Mathews and Hart bridges, Arlington is a long, mostly residential stretch along Arlington Expressway and Beach Boulevard with Catholic, Muslim, Montessori and non-denominational schools.
What does the scholarship mean here? The scholarship is not limited to religious schools. Independent participants receive the same Duval award as a church school, although a few of the area's best-known independents do not carry the participant flag.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Child's Place Montessori School 3718 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville 32216 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ajyal Academy 5008 Mustang Road, Jacksonville 32216 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Arlington Kindergarten of Jax 1210 Marcheck Street, Jacksonville 32211 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Center Academy - St. Johns Bluff 8264 Lone Star Road Unit 1, Jacksonville 32211 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | 04-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jericho School for Children with Autism 1351 Sprinkle Drive, Jacksonville 32211 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Mainspring Academy 6700 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville 32216 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| North Florida School of Special Education 223 Mill Creek Road, Jacksonville 32211 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Poise School 1461 Rogero Rd, Jacksonville 32211 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | 07-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Road to Success Academy 6620 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville 32211 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Scholars Academy 100 Scholars Way, Jacksonville 32216 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Upschool 487 Terabithia Way, Jacksonville 32216 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Young Kids in Motion Academy 6211 Terry Rd, Jacksonville 32216 | Independent & Secular Schools | Arlington & Regency | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| 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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