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#922 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Island Prep

Elementary School · St. Augustine, FL

A private elementary school in St. Augustine, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

400 I AIA S, St. Augustine, FL 32080

  • 9.5:1 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-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
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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Enrollment150
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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 Island Prep 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable

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

Median income

$91,201

Median home value

$497,500

Median rent

$1,631/mo

College educated

50.4%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White89.3%
Black3.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Native American1.3%
Two or More1.3%
Asian0.7%
Pacific Islander0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
W. Douglas Hartley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–53.3 mi564Compare →
R. B. Hunt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–54.4 mi534Compare →
Beacon of Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–125.0 mi81Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Island Prep is listed in St. Augustine, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Island Prep

Island Prep is a private elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, serving approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Island Prep

What grades does Island Prep serve?

Island Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Island Prep?

Island Prep has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Island Prep 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 Island Prep rank in FL?

Island Prep ranks #922 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Island Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Island Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Island Prep a private school?

Yes, Island Prep is a private all-girls 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 Island Prep a religious school?

No, Island Prep is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
150
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Area population (ZIP 32080)
21,368
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
58.3
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 32080; 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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