Best Private Schools in Jacksonville, FL – 2024

April 25, 2024

As parents, there are a multitude of considerations guiding your decision of which Jacksonville-Area high school will be best for your child. Ultimately, your final selection will need to balance your teen’s academic, emotional, and social needs with financial and logistical considerations. Are you looking for a boarding school or day school? Are you looking for a school with a religious affiliation? Are you concerned about the school’s AP, IB, or dual enrollment offerings? However, College Transitions’ list of the Best Private Schools in Jacksonville, FL will focus primarily on our direct area of expertise—college admissions. As such, we will highlight the job that each of the schools does at sending their graduates to the region/nation’s premier 4-year colleges and universities. In doing so, we will examine past data on college preparedness and matriculation for each high school.

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Best Private Schools in Jacksonville, FL

Here’s a quick preview of the best private schools in Jacksonville that made our list. Detailed profiles and stats can be found when you scroll below.

1) The Bolles School

2) Providence School

3) Episcopal School of Jacksonville

4) St. Johns Country Day School

5) Harvest Community School

6) Christ’s Church Academy

7) Bishop Kenny

8) Bishop John L Snyder High School

9) St Josephs Academy

Please note that inclusion on our Best Private Schools in Jacksonville, FL list is a selective and criteria-based process. However, the order in which the schools appear is not representative of any further ranking; the numbering is solely intended to enhance the ease of navigating this resource. All of the schools profiled below have a history of sending a significant number of graduates to the top colleges in the country. For these institutions, College Transitions will provide you with—when available—each school’s:

Location
Tuition (9-12)
Enrollment (9-12)
Average SAT Score
Average ACT Score
Senior Class Size
College Admissions Highlights
Academic Highlights

#1 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

The Bolles School – Jacksonville

7400 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217

College Admissions Highlights: The last two classes at Bolles have gone to attend these fine colleges and universities: American, Amherst, Baylor, BC, Brown, Bryn Mawr, Carnegie Mellon, Clemson, Davidson, DePauw, Duke, Emory, FSU, George Washington, Georgetown, Indiana, Johns Hopkins, Middlebury, NYU, Northwestern, Penn State, Princeton, SMU, Stanford, Texas A&M, Tufts, US Air Force Acad, UC Berkeley, Florida, Georgia, Miami, UNC Chapel Hill, USC, VaTech, Wake Forest, WashingtonU, and Yale.

Academic Highlights: Boarding is limited to 90 student & currently 29 countries are represented. 22 languages spoken. 30 AP & 40 honors courses. 91% of students scored a 3 or higher. The class of 2023 had 1 national merit finalist & 1 semifinalist. 60+ student-run clubs, organizations and art opportunities. 70% participate in fine & performing arts. 80% participate in athletics in 18 programs.

Tuition (9-12): $33,330 (day), $68,050 (boarding)
Enrollment (seniors): 206
Middle 50% SAT Score: 1120-1330
Middle 50% ACT Score: 23-30

#2 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

Providence School – Jacksonville

2701 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224

College Admissions Highlights: A six year sample of admissions from Providence School have gone onto these prestigious institutions: Baylor, Bowdoin, Cal Poly, Clemson, William & Mary, Davidson, Drexel, Embry Riddle, Emory, FSU, George Washington, Georgetown, Howard, Loyola, NYU, Northeastern, Ohio State, Oberlin, Penn State, Princeton, Purdue, Trinity, UF, UGA, UNC Chapel Hill, Notre Dame, UVA, Vanderbilt, VaTech, Wake Forest, and Wheaton.

Academic Highlights: 46% of k-12 faculty have advanced degrees. 19 AP courses. 1 national merit semifinalist & 1 commended scholar in 2023. 45 athletic teams with 11 state championships. 30+ fine arts courses with over 20 performances throughout the year. 40+ student led clubs & organizations. Each graduate has at least 100 hours of community service.

Tuition (9-12): $17,980
Enrollment (seniors): 105
Mid-Range SAT Score: 1090-1260
Mid-Range ACT Score: 20-26

#3 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

Episcopal School of Jacksonville – Jacksonville

4455 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

College Admissions Highlights: Students over the last 5 years have enrolled in the following colleges and universities: BU, Brown, Bucknell, Clemson, Dartmouth, Davidson, Duke, Emory, FSU, Georgetown, GaTech, Harvard, MIT, NYU, Northwestern, Penn State, Princeton, Purdue, Rice, Tennessee, Trinity, UCLA, UF, UGA, UMichigan, UNC Chapel Hill, Notre Dame, Penn, USC, UVA, Vanderbilt, VaTech, WashingtonU, and Yale.

Academic Highlights: 35 honors & 29 AP courses. Over half the faculty hold advanced degrees. 14 National merit semi-finalist for the class of 2023. Discussion based teaching using the Harkness Method. 45 teams in 19 sports with 20% of seniors go on to compete at collegiate level. 25% continue in art education in college.

Tuition (9-12): $33,750
Enrollment (seniors): ~130
Middle 50% SAT Score: 1130-1370
Middle 50% ACT Score: 24-31

#4 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

St. Johns Country Day School – Jacksonville

3100 Doctors Lake Dr, Orange Park, FL 32073

College Admissions Highlights: St John’s seniors have been offered admission in a recent four year sample to the following colleges and universities: American, Baylor, BU, Brown, Cal Poly, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, Davidson, FSU, Georgetown, GaTech, Hofstra, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, Rice, UT Austin, US Naval Acad, UC Berkeley, UF, UMass, Michigan, Notre Dame, VaTech, and Wake Forest.

Academic Highlights: 12:1 student to faculty ratio. 50% of faculty have advance degrees & 38% have been at St John’s for 10+ years. 80% of students participate in 29 sports teams. 85% of students participate in 25+ student-driven clubs & organizations.

Tuition (9-12): $28,500
Enrollment (seniors): 60
Mean SAT Score: Not reported
Mean ACT Score: Not reported

#5 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

Harvest Community School – Jacksonville

8301 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

College Admissions Highlights: Graduates of Harvest Community School were accepted to these colleges and universities: Auburn, Baylor, Clemson, Duke, Embry Riddle, Fairfield, FSU, Furman, Johns Hopkins, King’s College, SCAD, Southeastern, Stetson, Tulane, UCF, UF, USF, Wake Forest, and Villanova.

Academic Highlights: Classes are Monday-Thursday alternating in traditional and block schedule. Fridays work on a flex home-school schedule. AP, honors and dual enrollment with Florida State College are available. 9 sports are offered. High school also has chorus and drama with a special musical each spring.

Tuition (9-12): $9000
Enrollment (seniors): 26
Mean SAT Score: 1117
Mean ACT Score: Not reported

#6 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

Christ’s Church Academy – Jacksonville

6045 Greenland Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258

College Admissions Highlights: Graduates from Christ’s Church Academy have been accepted to these colleges and universities: Auburn, Barnard, Baylor, Case Western, Clemson, William & Mary, Colorado School of Mines, Davidson, Embry Riddle, FSU, GaTech, Johns Hopkins, NYU, NC State, Penn State, Pepperdine, Stanford, TCU, UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, Tennessee, US Military Acad, UVA, VaTech, Wellesley, Wheaton, and Yale.

Academic Highlights: 12 AP and dozens of honors courses. 3.83 was the mean score on AP exams recently. Over$13.8 million in senior scholarships. The art program has an opportunity for the ‘Orff Malley Ensemble’ which is a percussion based music class.

Tuition (9-12): $15,800
Enrollment (seniors): 40
Mean SAT Score: Not reported
Mean ACT Score: Not reported

#7 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

Bishop Kenny High School – Jacksonville

1055 Kingman Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

College Admissions Highlights: Graduates from Bishop Kenny from a recent 4 year sampling went onto these fine institutions: Baylor, Belmont, Clemson, Columbia, Davidson, Embry-Riddle, Emory, FSU, GaTech, Indiana, Michigan State, NYU, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, SMU, Tennessee, US Military Acad, UNC Chapel Hill, UF, UGA, UMiami, Notre Dame, VaTech, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.

Academic Highlights: 24 AP courses with 77% scoring a 3 or higher on the AP exams. AP Capstone Diploma program. 13 grads recognized in 2023 National Merit scholarship competition. 51% of professional staff have advanced degrees. 52K service hours earned by the 2022 class. 50 student organizations. Over 50% of the students participate on the 23 athletic teams who have earned 31 state championships.

Tuition (9-12): $14,270
Enrollment (seniors): 303
Mean SAT Score: 1133
Mean ACT Score: 23.5

#8 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

Bishop John L Snyder High School – Jacksonville

5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville, FL 32210

College Admissions Highlights: A sampling of graduates from Bishop Snyder have gone onto these fine colleges and universities: Baylor, BC, Case Western, William & Mary, Cornell, DePaul, Drexel, Emory, George Washington, Johns Hopkins, NYU, NC State, Ohio State, Penn State, Trinity, UF, UMiami, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, VaTech, and US Air Force Acad.

Academic Highlights: 16:1 student to teacher ratio. 55% of faculty have post-baccalaureate degrees. 25 honors & 15 AP courses. 2023 AP pass rates exceed state of Florida numbers. Thriving fine arts community with opportunities for classes in music, art, & digital technology. 10+ student clubs & organizations. Over 50% of students participate in at least one of the 18 athletic sports.

Tuition (9-12): $14,170
Enrollment (9-12): 445
Mean SAT Score: Not reported
Mean ACT Score: Not reported

#9 Best Private Schools in Jacksonville

St Josephs Academy – Jacksonville

155 State Road 207, St. Augustine, FL 32084

College Admissions Highlights: Over the past 5 years, students from St Josephs have gone onto study at these institutions of higher learning: Brandeis, Case Western, Cal Poly, Columbia, Cornell, Davidson, Drexel, Duke, Embry-Riddle, Fordham, FSU, GaTech, George Washington, Holy Cross, Indiana, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, RIT, Stetson, Florida, UGA, Miami, US Air Force Acad, UNC Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, and Wesleyan.

Academic Highlights: 20 honors & 6 AP courses. Dual Enrollment offered through St John’s River State College. 10,000 service hours. 2.1 million in scholarships. 14 sports including lacrosse. 20 student organizations, honors societies & clubs.

Tuition (9-12): $14,100
Enrollment (seniors): 60
Mean SAT Score:: Not reported
Mean ACT Score: Not reported

Best Private Schools in Jacksonville, Florida – Additional Resources

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Dave Bergman

Dave has over a decade of professional experience that includes work as a teacher, high school administrator, college professor, and independent educational consultant. He is a co-author of the books The Enlightened College Applicant (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016) and Colleges Worth Your Money (Rowman & Littlefield, 2020).