Independent & Secular Schools in Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown
6 independent & secular schools are registered with the state in Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown, and 5 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). The older neighborhoods along the west and south banks of the St. Johns River, from Five Points and Avondale through San Marco and the Southbank. A Presbyterian day school, Catholic parish schools and small independents sit within a few minutes of each other.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broach School - Southside 5940 Beach Blvd. Suite 1, Jacksonville 32207 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broach School - Westside 929 Mcduff Ave S., Jacksonville 32205 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| CECUIFJ 476 Riverside Ave Ste 4, Jacksonville 32202 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | 06-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Hope Haven Association 4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville 32207 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| North Florida Educational Institute Westside 6803 Arques Road, Jacksonville 32205 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Victorious Preparatory Academy 2629 Edison Ave, Jacksonville 32204 | Independent & Secular Schools | Riverside, Avondale, San Marco & Downtown | K-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| 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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