Independent & Secular Schools in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood
9 independent & secular schools are registered with the state in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood, and 5 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). The Baymeadows, Southside Boulevard and Beach Boulevard office-and-apartment belt south of the Arlington Expressway, with Catholic, Montessori and special-learning schools close to major employers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke House Academy Jax 14797 Philips Highway, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 05-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| DePaul School of NE FL - Gudal Campus 9750 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville 32246 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 02-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exceptional Learning and Arts Academy 8150 Point Meadows Dr. Ste 904, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Guidepost Montessori at Baymeadows 8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Jacksonville Country Day School 10063 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jacksonville School for Autism 9000 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Little Star Center 8011 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-10 | Not listed | — | — |
| The Goddard School of Baymeadows 8985 Annie Eliza Road, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| University Performing Arts Academy 10151 Deerwood Park Boulevard Building 200 Suite 250, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 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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