CES Academy

Does CES Academy accept the Florida scholarship, and what would a Duval family receive?

CES Academy appears on the state's roster of schools that take the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO). Duval students can spend the award here at $8,409 for grades K-3; $7,821 for grades 4-8; $7,629 for grades 9-12 this year, and the money reaches the school quarterly through EMA.

The state also lists CES Academy as an FES-UA school. The school reports 4 disability categories, listed below. A child with a qualifying diagnosis or IEP can put FES-UA ($10,573 at matrix levels 1-3 in Duval) toward therapies and tutors on top of tuition.

Schools tied to a church frequently discount for members and siblings or run sponsorship funds, and some join the Edu Fund Partner Scholarship.

The school's latest state survey (2026) counts 160 students, and its largest grade is grade 10 with 21. Among the 23 private schools registered in Arlington & Regency, it ranks 9th by reported enrollment. It reports an accreditation: COGNIA.

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Which disability categories does CES Academy report serving?

• Speech impairment
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Developmental delay (ages 3-5)
• Occupational therapy

What should a family ask CES Academy before enrolling?

1. Are you a Private School Scholarship school, and is your funding handled through Step Up, AAA or both?
2. What is tuition for my child's grade once the scholarship is applied, and what registration, book or uniform fees come on top?
3. What other help do you offer, such as need-based aid, sibling discounts or church-member rates?
4. By which EMA quarterly date can you submit my child's enrollment?
5. Which of the disability categories you report do you have current capacity for, and can FES-UA pay for therapy on your campus?
6. For a high schooler: is dual enrollment offered, and do course fees fit inside the grade 9-12 award?

Which scholarship deadlines apply to a family considering CES Academy now?

• Nov 15, 2026Cutoff for first-time 2026-27 applications to the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) and FES-UA
• Dec 15, 2026New families must accept the award in EMA, and the school must submit Quarter 3 enrollment for parent approval
• Jan 1, 2027The federal scholarship tax credit begins its first year; Florida opted in and Step Up plans to run it through a new affiliate fund
• Jan 15, 2027A private-school student still not enrolled after the Quarter 3 deadline must be enrolled by this date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding

Which other private schools are near CES Academy?

23 private schools are registered with the state in Arlington & Regency, and 19 of them accept the Florida Private School Scholarship. See all of them →