Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff

Center Academy is a special education school serving students in grades 5-12 who have learning differences, ADD/ADHD, or executive function challenges. With an enrollment of just 64 students and 8 classroom teachers, Center Academy maintains the small, structured environment that allows students with average to above-average intelligence to thrive when they've struggled in traditional school settings.

The school's highly structured curriculum is designed to build self-confidence, motivation, and academic skills in a nurturing, understanding atmosphere. Center Academy specifically helps students who need extra support with organization, executive function, motivation, and social-emotional skills—common challenges for students with learning disabilities and attention differences. The school offers specialized programs focused on learning differences and ADD/ADHD support to address these needs directly.

Center Academy has been serving Jacksonville families since 1968 and offers rolling admissions for grades 5-12. With 95% of students receiving financial aid and an average grant of $11,250, the school makes specialized education accessible to families. A summer program is also available. For more information, contact admissions director Catherine Taylor at (904) 645-5366 or visit centeracademy.com.