Pearl Academy in Jacksonville, FL, offers kindergarten through first grade education in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting within the Holly Ford neighborhood.
The school enrolls 13 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Pearl Academy is a co鈥揺ducational alternative school located in a large city community.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity.
Tuition details are typical for the area, with local elementary private school averages around $13,282 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pearl Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pearl Academy?
The application deadline for Pearl Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pearl Academy located?
Pearl Academy is located in the Holly Ford neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Pearl Academy is Chatmans Early Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
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