Does Jacksonville Christian Academy accept the Florida scholarship, and what would a Duval family receive?
Not as of October 28, 2026: the Florida DOE does not list Jacksonville Christian Academy as an FTC/FES-EO participant. A school can join by registering with Step Up For Students, so it is fair to ask whether Jacksonville Christian Academy plans to, or whether PEP or FES-UA money can pay for any of its programs.
The school reports 1 disability category, 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 (2025) counts 16 students, and its largest grade is grade 7 with 4. Among the 27 private schools registered in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore, it ranks 21st by reported enrollment.
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Which disability categories does Jacksonville Christian Academy report serving?
- Developmental delay (ages 3-5)
What should a family ask Jacksonville Christian Academy before enrolling?
- Are you a Private School Scholarship school, and is your funding handled through Step Up, AAA or both?
- What is tuition for my child's grade once the scholarship is applied, and what registration, book or uniform fees come on top?
- What other help do you offer, such as need-based aid, sibling discounts or church-member rates?
- By which EMA quarterly date can you submit my child's enrollment?
- Which of the disability categories you report do you have current capacity for, and can FES-UA pay for therapy on your campus?
- 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 Jacksonville Christian 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
| Topic | What the state record tells you | What only the school can tell you |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship | Whether it is a listed FTC/FES-EO, FES-UA and PEP participant | Whether it has open seats and how it bills the quarterly payments |
| Programs | Grades, affiliation, accreditation and disability categories it reported | Daily schedule, class sizes and who delivers support |
| Price | Nothing; the state does not collect tuition | Tuition, fees and aid after the award |
Which other private schools are near Jacksonville Christian Academy?
27 private schools are registered with the state in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore, and 18 of them accept the Florida Private School Scholarship. See all of them →
Academy of Excellence
Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsEagle's View Academy
Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsEpiscopal School of Jacksonville St. Mark's
Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore · Grades PK-05
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsHope Christian School at Cedar Hills
Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore · Grades K-08
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsImmanuel Academy of Excellence
Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsJoshua Christian Academy
Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore · Grades PK-12
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