Jacksonville School for Autism

Does Jacksonville School for Autism accept the Florida scholarship, and what would a Duval family receive?

Not as of October 28, 2026: the Florida DOE does not list Jacksonville School for Autism 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 School for Autism plans to, or whether PEP or FES-UA money can pay for any of its programs.

The state also lists Jacksonville School for Autism as an FES-UA school. The school reports 10 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.

The school starts at pre-K, so ask whether it provides Florida VPK for four-year-olds and whether it takes School Readiness child care assistance through the Early Learning Coalition of Duval. A child who begins here can move into kindergarten on the state scholarship without changing campuses.

An independent school decides its own financial aid, and the state award works here exactly as it does at a faith-based school.

The school's latest state survey (2026) counts 50 students, and its largest grade is grade 1 with 8. Among the 16 private schools registered in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood, it ranks 9th by reported enrollment.

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Which disability categories does Jacksonville School for Autism report serving?

• Intellectual disability
• Orthopedic impairment
• Speech impairment
• Language impairment
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Emotional/behavioral disability
• Dual-sensory impairment
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Developmental delay (ages 3-5)
• Occupational therapy

What should a family ask Jacksonville School for Autism 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. Are you a VPK provider, and do you take School Readiness?
7. 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 School for Autism 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 Jacksonville School for Autism?

16 private schools are registered with the state in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood, and 11 of them accept the Florida Private School Scholarship. See all of them →