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Pearl Academy

450 Busch Dr 5a # 6 Jacksonville, FL 32218

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Pearl Academy in Jacksonville, FL, offers kindergarten through first grade education in a nonsectarian, city–based setting within the Holly Ford neighborhood.
  • The school enrolls 13 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
  • Pearl Academy is a co–educational 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 (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Pearl Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $10,989 for elementary schools and $11,026 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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