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Parsons Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Jacksonville, FL

5705 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 120% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Parsons Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 427 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 120% 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 Pre-K–12
Students
427
Teachers
35 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 209 girls, 218 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 25% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 85% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    194’11–12217’13–14234’15–16262’17–18370’19–20359’21–22427’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K27
    134
    233
    336
    424
    541
    634
    743
    835
    935
    1034
    1126
    1225

    Student body

    Black46%
    White42%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • 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 Parsons Christian Academy 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 Parsons Christian Academy

    What grades does Parsons Christian Academy serve?

    Parsons Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Parsons Christian Academy?

    About 427 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Parsons Christian Academy?

    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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