Below Average
#1398 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
School
2760 EDGEWOOD AVE W, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Enrollment
92
Student-Teacher
18.4:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
92
Student-Teacher
18.4:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#1,398 of 1,462
In Jacksonville
#77 of 79
public schools
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Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
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About Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy is a private school in Jacksonville, FL. Ephesus Sda Junior Academy serves approximately 92 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-10th, and has a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ephesus Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,398 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 92 students, Ephesus Sda Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Ephesus Sda Junior Academy compares to 192 public schools serving similar grades in Jacksonville, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ephesus Sda Junior Academy (this school) | 4.1 |
| WILLIAM M. RAINES HIGH SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| DUVAL VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION ACADEMY | 4.8 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY | 5.5 |
| TIGER ACADEMY | 5.3 |
| NORTHWESTERN LEGENDS ELEMENTARY | 2.2 |
| SALLYE B. MATHIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| JEAN RIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| RUFUS E. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER | 4.2 |
| HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.1 |
| S. A. HULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.1 |
| R. V. DANIELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.3 |
| JEAN RIBAULT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES | 5.1 |
| SUSIE E. TOLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2.2 |
| BILTMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.9 |
| PICKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.0 |
| RUTLEDGE H. PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| PAXON SCHOOL/ADVANCED STUDIES | 7.7 |
| KIPP JACKSONVILLE K-12 | 3.7 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2760 EDGEWOOD AVE W, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ephesus Sda Junior Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. INNER CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TEMPLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DUVAL VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION ACADEMY (rated 4.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,468
Median Home Value
$92,300
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
Population
35,490
College Educated
11.9%
Homeownership
47.7%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
37.1%
Median Age
37.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
What grades does Ephesus Sda Junior Academy serve?
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Ephesus Sda Junior Academy?
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephesus Sda Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephesus Sda Junior Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ephesus Sda Junior Academy rank in FL?
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy ranks #1,398 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Ephesus Sda Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ephesus Sda Junior Academy a private school?
Yes, Ephesus Sda Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ephesus Sda Junior Academy a religious school?
Ephesus Sda Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 765-3225
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