#1 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
Jacksonville Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade315 students9 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Duval County, FL. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
Orange County American High School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Jacksonville, FL
B+Overall grade60 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
The Bolles School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
B+Overall grade1,708 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
Striving for Excellence Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 143% since 2013–14
Jacksonville, FL
BOverall grade85 students17 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
Young Kids in Motion Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 340% since 2017–18
Jacksonville, FL
B-Overall grade330 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
Latam Global School
Independent school · Grades K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Jacksonville, FL
B-Overall grade705 students20 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Duval County, FL
Minds of the Future Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Jacksonville, FL
B-Overall grade288 students29 students per teacher
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