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The Foundation Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12

Jacksonville, FL

3675 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Christian schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 68% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011

The Foundation Academy is a Christian private school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 338 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Christian schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 68% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 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 K–12
Students
338
Teachers
48.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 159 girls, 179 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 10% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Christian schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 79% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    201’11–12269’13–14302’15–16340’17–18379’19–20373’21–22338’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K11
    111
    219
    320
    416
    525
    628
    727
    836
    925
    1059
    1122
    1239

    Student body

    White47%
    Black30%
    Two or more races13%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Independent Private Schools Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Foundation 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 The Foundation Academy

    What grades does The Foundation Academy serve?

    The Foundation Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend The Foundation Academy?

    About 338 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Foundation 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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