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#25 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 2% of private schools

Blue Jay Academy

School · Daytona Beach, FL

A private school in Daytona Beach, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

630 N WILD OLIVE AVE, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

  • 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment74
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Jay Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,418

Median home value

$339,500

Median rent

$1,283/mo

College educated

31.3%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White40.5%
Black40.5%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Jay Academy of South DaytonaPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–120.0 mi72Compare →
Riverview Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.6K–120.2 mi67Compare →
Halifax Behavioral ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–123.6 mi13Compare →
Warner Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–123.9 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blue Jay Academy is listed in Daytona Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Blue Jay Academy

Blue Jay Academy is a private school in Daytona Beach, FL, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Jay Academy

What grades does Blue Jay Academy serve?

Blue Jay Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Jay Academy?

Blue Jay Academy has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Jay Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Jay Academy is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Blue Jay Academy rank in FL?

Blue Jay Academy ranks #25 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Blue Jay Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Jay Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Blue Jay Academy a private school?

Yes, Blue Jay Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Blue Jay Academy a religious school?

No, Blue Jay Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
74
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Area population (ZIP 32118)
18,075
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
59.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32118; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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