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#460 of 1,462 private schools in FL

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Promise Land Academy

Elementary School

3990 LORETTO RD, Jacksonville, FL 32223

Private

Enrollment

67

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#460 of 1,462

In Jacksonville

#22 of 79

public schools

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Promise Land Academy

6.9/10

Elementary School in Jacksonville · grades Kindergarten – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.0/10

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About Promise Land Academy

Promise Land Academy is a private elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. Promise Land Academy serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Promise Land Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 67 students, Promise Land 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.

At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Promise Land Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Promise Land 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

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How Promise Land Academy compares to 169 public schools serving similar grades in Jacksonville, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
This School
vs
37.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
67
This School
vs
541
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 98.5% vs 0%
White 1.5% vs 0%
Promise Land Academy Jacksonville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Promise Land Academy (this school) 6.9
LORETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY AT MANDARIN 8.8
SEASIDE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 4.4
HORIZON INSTITUTE 2.6
GREENLAND PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.5
MANDARIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.7
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.8
CROWN POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.6
DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT MANDARIN 5.7
SAN JOSE PREP 5.3
SAN JOSE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.6
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT OSCEOLA 4.6
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY 3.9
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT CLAY 6.3
BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.0
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INNOVATION SCHOOL 8.3
DUVAL CHARTER AT BAYMEADOWS 6.0
DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT FLAGLER CENTER 5.0
KINGS TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.2
ALFRED I. DUPONT MIDDLE SCHOOL 3.1

Showing 20 of 169 schools. View all schools in Jacksonville

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 Ratio 5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 3%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 67
View data sources

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)

Black 98.5%
White 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3990 LORETTO RD, Jacksonville, FL 32223

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Promise Land Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY AT MANDARIN (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JULINGTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Saint Johns), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARTIN J GOTTLIEB DAY SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 2.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
LORETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 0.2 mi 6.0
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Jacksonville 0.3 mi 6.4
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-MANDARIN Jacksonville 1.0 mi 6.5
LIFEPOINT ACADEMY OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Jacksonville 1.3 mi 6.6
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY AT MANDARIN Jacksonville 1.3 mi 8.8
SEASIDE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Jacksonville 1.3 mi 4.4
CHRIST'S CHURCH ACADEMY Jacksonville 1.3 mi 6.8
MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL Jacksonville 1.3 mi 6.2
LIFESKILLS OUTREACH LEARNING AND SUPPORTS Jacksonville 1.6 mi
HORIZON INSTITUTE Jacksonville 1.7 mi 2.6
GREENLAND PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 1.8 mi 6.5
MANDARIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.1 mi 5.7
GREAT STRIDES REHABILITATION Jacksonville 2.0 mi
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.4 mi 4.8
CROWN POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.6 mi 4.6
MARTIN J GOTTLIEB DAY SCHOOL Jacksonville 2.6 mi 6.7
TORAH ACADEMY OF JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville 2.6 mi 6.6
REACH ACADEMY INC Jacksonville 2.8 mi
CLARKE SCHOOLS FOR HEARING & SPEECH -JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville 2.9 mi
JULINGTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Johns 2.9 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,599

Median Home Value

$377,500

Median Rent

$1,500/mo

Population

26,079

College Educated

40.2%

Homeownership

79.9%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

48.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Promise Land Academy

What grades does Promise Land Academy serve?

Promise Land Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Promise Land Academy?

Promise Land Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Promise Land Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Promise Land Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Promise Land Academy rank in FL?

Promise Land Academy ranks #460 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Promise Land Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Promise Land Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Promise Land Academy a private school?

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

Is Promise Land Academy a religious school?

Promise Land Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
67
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County

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