Independent & Secular Schools in Blanding Boulevard, Argyle & Baldwin
3 independent & secular schools are registered with the state in Blanding Boulevard, Argyle & Baldwin, and 1 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). The southwest corridor out Blanding Boulevard toward Clay County and the small town of Baldwin, a commuting route for families who live on either side of the county line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATCKC Academy 8102 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville 32244 | Independent & Secular Schools | Blanding Boulevard, Argyle & Baldwin | K-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Growing Minds Academy 5800 Ricker Road, Jacksonville 32244 | Independent & Secular Schools | Blanding Boulevard, Argyle & Baldwin | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Randolph Francis Academy Incorporated 8442 Fury Drive, Jacksonville 32244 | Independent & Secular Schools | Blanding Boulevard, Argyle & Baldwin | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| 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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