Does The Mount Christian Academy of Excellence accept the Florida scholarship, and what would a Duval family receive?
Not as of October 28, 2026: the Florida DOE does not list The Mount Christian Academy of Excellence as an FTC/FES-EO participant. A school can join by registering with Step Up For Students, so it is fair to ask whether The Mount Christian Academy of Excellence plans to, or whether PEP or FES-UA money can pay for any of its programs.
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.
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 60 students, and its largest grade is pre-k with 20. Among the 6 private schools registered in Springfield & the Eastside, it ranks 4th by reported enrollment.
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What should a family ask The Mount Christian Academy of Excellence 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?
- Are you a VPK provider, and do you take School Readiness?
Which scholarship deadlines apply to a family considering The Mount Christian Academy of Excellence 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 The Mount Christian Academy of Excellence?
6 private schools are registered with the state in Springfield & the Eastside, and 5 of them accept the Florida Private School Scholarship. See all of them →
Zarephath Academy
Springfield & the Eastside · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Christian SchoolsiCity Christian Schools
Springfield & the Eastside · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsGuardian Catholic School
Springfield & the Eastside · Grades PK-08
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsMinds of the Future Academy
Springfield & the Eastside · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsYoung Hearts Child Development Pre-K 2
Springfield & the Eastside · Grades PK-02
Funding fit →