Independent & Secular Schools in Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram
10 independent & secular schools are registered with the state in Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram, and 2 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). The residential southeast bank of the St. Johns, running down San Jose Boulevard and Old St. Augustine Road toward the St. Johns County line. It is the county's home for several large independent and Christian campuses.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolles School 7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville 32217 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | PK-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech/jacks 9803 St. Augustine Road Ste 7, Jacksonville 32257 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | PK-01 | Not listed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Destiny Preparatory Academy 11367 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville 32258 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Great Strides Rehabilitation 12276 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville 32223 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Growing Together Behavioral Center 4310 Barkoskie Road, Jacksonville 32258 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | PK-Adult | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lifeskills Outreach Learning and Supports 12443 Joda Lane E, Jacksonville 32258 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | PK-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Reach Academy 9857 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville 32257 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Salinger Academy 10950 San Jose Blvd Ste 60 #14, Jacksonville 32223 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Somerset Academy Jacksonville 14000 Citicards Wayunit 600, Jacksonville 32258 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Sunshine School of Individualized Learning 8730 Waterfront Terrace, Jacksonville 32217 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mandarin, San Jose & Bartram | K-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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