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#1153 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Guardian Catholic School

Elementary School · Jacksonville, FL

A private elementary school in Jacksonville, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4920 BRENTWOOD AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32206

  • 14.9:1 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)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,242
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment312
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Guardian Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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

Median income

$37,585

Median home value

$153,500

Median rent

$866/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

47.3%

Poverty rate

34.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black88.1%
Hispanic5.8%
Two or More4.5%
White1.0%
Asian0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Becoming Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–40.4 mi165Compare →
Kipp V.o.i.c.e AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.4K–80.4 mi919Compare →
North Shore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.5 mi665Compare →
Fields of Art Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2privateK–120.6 mi70Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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

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

Guardian Catholic School is listed in Jacksonville, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Guardian Catholic School

Guardian Catholic School is a private elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,153 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Guardian Catholic School

What grades does Guardian Catholic School serve?

Guardian Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Guardian Catholic School?

Guardian Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guardian Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guardian Catholic School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Guardian Catholic School rank in FL?

Guardian Catholic School ranks #1,153 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Guardian Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Guardian Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Guardian Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Guardian Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Guardian Catholic School a religious school?

Guardian Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
312
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Area population (ZIP 32206)
16,809
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
35.9
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 32206; 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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