Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy in Tallahassee, FL serves 21 students in grades K–8 within a nonsectarian, city–based educational program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers serving a diverse student body.
The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, reflecting a student population composed entirely of students of color.
As a co–educational program in a midsize city locale, the school offers elementary and middle school education without religious affiliation.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy?
The application deadline for Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lake Jackson Educational Youth Academy is Franklin Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cornerstone Learning Community (2.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Franklin Academy ![Franklin Academy Photo - "You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!]( "Franklin Academy Photo - \"You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly\" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!")
(Christian)
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 25 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Pre School
Daycare / Preschool
2746 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Franklin Academy ![Franklin Academy Photo - "You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!]( "Franklin Academy Photo - \"You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly\" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!")
(Christian)
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 25 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,045 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3000 N Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 386-6327
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 386-6327
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 614 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Franklin Academy ![Franklin Academy Photo - "You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!]( "Franklin Academy Photo - \"You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly\" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!")
(Christian)
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 25 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2705 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-3834
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-3834
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Pre School
Daycare / Preschool
2746 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
2555 N Monroe St Suite 12
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 629-4959
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 629-4959
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 45 students
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,045 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
559 Greensboro Hwy
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-6327
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 442-6327
8473.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1850 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8800
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8800
8474.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8737
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8737
8474.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
8475 miles
Gr: PK | 10 students
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
8475 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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