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#411 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 28% of private schools
The Discovery School
Elementary School · Jacksonville Beach, FL
A private elementary school in Jacksonville Beach, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
102 15TH ST S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Discovery School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,553
Median home value
$526,000
Median rent
$1,805/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| St Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville BeachPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| The Noble SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–11 | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Montessori TidesPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 40 | Compare → |
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.
The Discovery School is listed in Jacksonville Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Discovery School
The Discovery School is a private elementary school in Jacksonville Beach, FL, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Discovery School
What grades does The Discovery School serve?
The Discovery School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Discovery School?
The Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Discovery School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Discovery School rank in FL?
The Discovery School ranks #411 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is The Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Discovery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Discovery School a private school?
Yes, The Discovery School is a private coeducational 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 The Discovery School a religious school?
No, The Discovery School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 247-4577
- Area population (ZIP 32250)
- 28,738
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 32250; 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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