Striving for Excellence Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Jacksonville, FL
1718 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 143% since 2013–14
In Jacksonville, Florida, Striving for Excellence Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 143% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 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 K–12
- Students
- 85
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 36 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
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 Striving for Excellence Academy 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 Striving for Excellence Academy
What grades does Striving for Excellence Academy serve?
Striving for Excellence Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Striving for Excellence Academy?
About 85 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Striving for Excellence 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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