Christ The King Catholic School is a nationally recognized K-8 Catholic school on Larkin Rd in Jacksonville, serving 360 students including 20 Pre-K students with VPK acceptance. A National Blue Ribbon School (2010) and Florida's first Catholic institution with STREAM certification, it maintains a rigorous academic program with state-certified teachers delivering instruction in faith-based education, mathematics, science, and language arts. The school offers enrichment in arts, Spanish, athletics, and engineering; accepts Step Up For Students scholarships (36 recipients); and holds Purple Star and Green Ribbon designations. However, recent parent accounts describe bullying incidents with insufficient staff intervention, and a significant lice outbreak affected 60+ students before winter break with delayed family notification. Prospective families should conduct in-person due diligence on school climate and administrative responsiveness before enrollment.
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Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Catholic education serving grades K-8 with core academics including Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Religion. Integrates STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math) into instruction.
Programs & activities: Enrichment courses offered once or twice weekly including Music, Art, Spanish, Physical Education, Engineering, and Media Resource. Athletics, academic teams, extracurricular activities, and religious organizations also available.
What sets it apart: National Blue Ribbon School (2010) for top 10% standardized test performance; first Catholic school in Florida with STREAM certification (2017); Green Ribbon recognition; Purple Star designation for supporting military families. Accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference under the Diocese of St. Augustine, serving 360 students.
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