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Jacksonville Country Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6

Jacksonville, FL

10063 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

Jacksonville Country Day School is an independent private school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 315 students and around 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 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–6
Students
315
Teachers
36.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 162 girls, 153 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of independent elementary schools in Florida (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 97% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    417’11–12405’13–14403’15–16367’17–18327’19–20320’21–22315’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K85
    K46
    155
    252
    351
    444
    543
    624

    Student body

    White55%
    Asian22%
    Two or more races15%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black3%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jacksonville Country Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    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 Jacksonville Country Day School

    What grades does Jacksonville Country Day School serve?

    Jacksonville Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Jacksonville Country Day School?

    About 315 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Jacksonville Country Day 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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