destiny preparatory academy
Grades and ages
Ages 3-14
Student-teacher ratio
7:1
Tuition
$8,500 - $11,500/year (100% covered by Step Up For Students scholarships)
About destiny preparatory academy
Destiny Preparatory Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, is a private Christian S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) school founded in 2018 to serve students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade across Duval County. Driven by a mission to unlock each child's unique potential regardless of income or background, Destiny Preparatory maintains small classes with a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The academy emphasizes hands-on experiential learning labs, multisensory phonics, computer coding, and performing arts alongside core academic subjects. Certified instructors specialize in closing academic gaps and providing tailored accommodations for students with ADHD, mild autism spectrum traits, and processing differences.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- Ages 3-14
Specialties
- S.T.R.E.A.M. Hands-On Curriculum
- ADHD & Focus Regulation
- Academic Gap Closing & Remediation
- Early Childhood Literacy & VPK
- Creative Performing Arts & Technology
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Multisensory Academic Remediation
- Executive Functioning Support
- Sensory-Friendly Learning Pods
- Social-Emotional Guidance
Programs
Programs at destiny preparatory academy
Other programs and supports
- Multisensory Academic Remediation
- Executive Functioning Support
- Sensory-Friendly Learning Pods
- Social-Emotional Guidance
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Florida Department of Education Registered Private Non-Public School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $8,500 - $11,500/year (100% covered by Step Up For Students scholarships)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Step Up For Students (FES-EO, FTC, PEP)
- Florida VPK
- Private Pay
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Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about destiny preparatory academy
What does the S.T.R.E.A.M. curriculum focus on at Destiny Preparatory Academy?
S.T.R.E.A.M. integrates Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics through interactive projects and lab-based inquiry designed to make learning engaging for all students.
Does Destiny Preparatory Academy accept Step Up scholarships?
Yes. The academy accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA), FES-EO, FTC, and PEP vouchers through Step Up For Students.
How does the school support students who are behind grade level?
With small 7:1 class sizes, teachers conduct diagnostic assessments and implement individualized mastery contracts to quickly bring students up to and beyond grade level.
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