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Unique Abilities & Learning Differences in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood
6 unique abilities & learning differences are registered with the state in Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood, and 1 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.
Copied from the state record. School details on this page come from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Duval district), pulled October 28, 2026. The scholarship flags are the state's own participant flags on that date. The state does not collect tuition, so confirm the price with the school.
What does the scholarship mean here? A student with a qualifying diagnosis can use the Unique Abilities Scholarship instead of the standard award; Duval's 2026-27 amount is $10,573 at matrix levels 1-3.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| University Performing Arts Academy 10151 Deerwood Park Boulevard Building 200 Suite 250, Jacksonville 32256 | Independent & Secular Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| VFGP Academy 4720 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville 32256 | Christian Schools | Southside, Baymeadows & Deerwood | 01-12 | 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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