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Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona

Special education school · Grades K–12

DeLand, FL

107 S Chandler Ave, DeLand, FL 32724

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In DeLand, Florida, Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 77 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
77
Teachers
12.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 34 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of special education schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 75% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by grade

    K32
    13
    21
    35
    48
    52
    61
    73
    83
    92
    106
    113
    128

    Student body

    White64%
    Two or more races16%
    Black12%
    Hispanic or Latino9%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona

    What grades does Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona serve?

    Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona?

    About 77 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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