Guardian Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jacksonville, FL
4920 Brentwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Florida
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Jacksonville
- Growing: enrollment up 94% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
In Jacksonville, Florida, Guardian Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 301 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 94% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 301
- Teachers
- 37 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 142 girls, 159 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Guardian Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Guardian Catholic School
What grades does Guardian Catholic School serve?
Guardian Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Guardian Catholic School?
About 301 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Guardian Catholic School?
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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