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St. Patrick Catholic School is a faith-based, K-5 accredited Catholic school on Airport Center Drive in Jacksonville serving ages PreK-3 and VPK with a dedicated licensed program. Founded in 1964, it maintains a diverse student body (59% students of color) with all faculty holding Florida Department of Education certification, and offers a rich curriculum spanning eight sports, technology, Spanish, and specialized reading instruction with after-school care opening at 7:00 AM. A strong financial aid commitment (38% of students receive assistance) and welcoming mission rooted in the Gospel make it accessible to families of varied faiths. However, the student-teacher ratio of 19:1 notably exceeds national private school averages, monthly-only payment terms limit flexibility, and several teaching positions remain vacant for the 2026-2027 school year.
Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“My mother went here in the 60s, I went here in the 90s, and now my daughter goes here today!”
“The preschool program is stellar — teachers and assistants go above and beyond and truly care and love the littles like their own.”
“I am a non-Catholic parent of three students and I am confident that my children are in a caring, clean and SAFE environment.”
“A price cannot be put on a child's education. St. Patricks offers the best education for your child.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Catholic education rooted in the Eucharist and Gospel teachings of Christ, offering PreK-3 and VPK programs with high standards of education.
Programs & activities: Extracurriculars and athletics programs offered; after-school care available.
What sets it apart: Part of the Diocese of St. Augustine; accepts multiple Florida scholarship programs including Tax Credit, Family Empowerment, Gardiner, McKay, and AAA; hot lunch ordering available; safe, nurturing and welcoming environment emphasized; military family support services offered.
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