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North Florida School of Special Education

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Jacksonville, FL

223 Mill Creek Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest special education schools in Florida
  • The largest special education school in Jacksonville
  • Growing: enrollment up 177% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

North Florida School of Special Education is a special education school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 227 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 177% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
227
Teachers
19.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 93 girls, 134 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 98% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–1289’13–14111’15–16136’17–18176’19–20194’21–22227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    15
    26
    314
    410
    55
    626
    714
    823
    931
    1017
    1123
    1253

    Student body

    White62%
    Black17%
    Asian8%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask North Florida School of Special Education 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 North Florida School of Special Education

    What grades does North Florida School of Special Education serve?

    North Florida School of Special Education serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend North Florida School of Special Education?

    About 227 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at North Florida School of Special Education?

    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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