Very Good
#226 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 15% of private schools
Harvest Community School
School
8301 FORT CAROLINE RD, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#226 of 1,462
In Jacksonville
#10 of 79
public schools
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Harvest Community School
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About Harvest Community School
Harvest Community School is a private school in Jacksonville, FL. Harvest Community School serves approximately 255 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Harvest Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Harvest Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Harvest Community School 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 Harvest Community School compares to 192 public schools serving similar grades in Jacksonville, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Harvest Community School (this school) | 7.5 |
| DON BREWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2.9 |
| MERRILL ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| GLOBAL OUTREACH CHARTER ACADEMY | 3.9 |
| LAKE LUCINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.9 |
| ARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3.7 |
| FORT CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.0 |
| TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL | 4.1 |
| PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.1 |
| FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.3 |
| LONE STAR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| GLOBAL OUTREACH CHARTER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL | 4.6 |
| JACKSONVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY EAST | — |
| GRASP ACADEMY | 7.0 |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-JAX | 2.9 |
| LONE STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.2 |
| ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.1 |
| IDEA RIVER BLUFF | — |
| SEACOAST CHARTER ACADEMY | 4.5 |
| WOODLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2.3 |
| ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.4 |
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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
8301 FORT CAROLINE RD, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harvest Community School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SEACOAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PARSONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.1/10, 2.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32277 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,215
Median Home Value
$256,600
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
Population
35,310
College Educated
23.9%
Homeownership
50.4%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Median Age
32.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MERRITT ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Merritt Island, FL | 7.5 |
| AZALEA PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL Orlando, FL | 7.4 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL West Melbourne, FL | 7.4 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL | 7.6 |
| DELPHI ACADEMY OF FLORIDA Clearwater, FL | 7.6 |
| FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY Hollywood, FL | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harvest Community School
What grades does Harvest Community School serve?
Harvest Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Harvest Community School?
Harvest Community School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Community School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harvest Community School rank in FL?
Harvest Community School ranks #226 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Harvest Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvest Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harvest Community School a private school?
Yes, Harvest Community School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Harvest Community School a religious school?
Harvest Community School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 997-1882
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