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Young Kids in Motion Academy

Independent school · Grades K–12

Jacksonville, FL

6211 Terry Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 340% since 2017–18

Young Kids in Motion Academy is an independent private school in Jacksonville, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 330 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 340% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6 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
330
Teachers
30 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 145 girls, 185 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
170 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 75% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    75’17–18227’19–20357’21–22330’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K20
    126
    230
    331
    425
    533
    634
    728
    825
    918
    1016
    1125
    1219

    Student body

    Black85%
    Two or more races6%
    White5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Young Kids in Motion Academy 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 Young Kids in Motion Academy

    What grades does Young Kids in Motion Academy serve?

    Young Kids in Motion Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Young Kids in Motion Academy?

    About 330 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Young Kids in Motion 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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