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The Science and Math Institute

Independent school · Grades K–12

Jacksonville, FL

4640 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Overall grade: A-

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  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Florida

The Science and Math Institute is an independent private school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 47 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Florida. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 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
47
Teachers
5.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 26 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by grade

    K3
    14
    24
    33
    43
    53
    63
    77
    85
    93
    104
    112
    123

    Student body

    White53%
    Black28%
    Two or more races15%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Science and Math Institute whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about The Science and Math Institute

    What grades does The Science and Math Institute serve?

    The Science and Math Institute serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend The Science and Math Institute?

    About 47 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Science and Math Institute?

    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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