Independent & Secular Schools in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West
5 independent & secular schools are registered with the state in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West, and 4 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). The oceanfront cities on the Duval coast and the Intracoastal-side neighborhoods inland of them, near Naval Station Mayport, with parish, Episcopal and large 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal Jacksonville 1572 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach 32250 | Independent & Secular Schools | Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Montessori Tides 1550 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach 32250 | Independent & Secular Schools | Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polaris Global Academy 1768 Park Terrace, West Atlantic Beach 32233 | Independent & Secular Schools | Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| The ARC Jacksonville Academy 2 - Oct One Unf Drive, Jacksonville 32224 | Independent & Secular Schools | Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West | 12-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Discovery School 102 15th Street South, Jacksonville Beach 32250 | Independent & Secular Schools | Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach & Intracoastal West | PK-08 | ✓ 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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