Providence School

Posted: May 20, 2026

The school is supportive of students academic, social, and spiritual development. The teachers truly care about the students. They have lots of success in getting students accepted to UF, FSU, And other top notch schools.

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Posted: July 18, 2022

Racism is rampant. Everyone gets straight A’s all you have to do is email a teacher. Minimal AP courses available. Save your money and go to a magnet public school.

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Posted: January 27, 2020

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Posted: January 27, 2020

My son graduated from Providence School of Jacksonville. We have had an exceptional experience with the teaching staff, counselors and administration. My son is in his second of college and is carrying a 20+ hour credit load each semester. He has been prepared to succeed by Providence. More importantly, the school had demonstrated the Love for the Lord!

Posted: January 13, 2019

Providence does, however, support students with learning differences. They offer the Aerosmith program, and MOST teachers have no problem usually with spending extra time with students individually.

Posted: January 13, 2019

This school doesn't take the best approach to bullying. There have been several examples of bullying taking place and when the students speaks up, the teachers push it aside or they choose to not believe the student. And a lot of bullying happens behind closed doors, students are too scared to speak up about the bullying.

Posted: January 13, 2019

I would rate my experience at this school negatively. The teachers I currently have are rude, sarcastic, mean and not as good as they should be. The school is way too cliquey and almost every students cheats on assignments. The school also has rules set in place that are too strict and honestly unnecessary. Every time I see a family touring the school I am tempted to tell them discreetly to not send their child here because they would hate it. I hate going to Providence. Luckily I have finally convinced my parents to heavily consider sending me to a different school. I have not enjoyed my years at Providence.

Posted: January 13, 2019

There is, for the most part, a neutral approach to homework at Providence. Some teachers assign busy work. Others assign homework on information that hasn't been practiced well enough for students to do on their own, and they take grades for the homework assignments and it hurts grades.

Posted: January 13, 2019

There are some outstanding teachers at this school. They mostly all care about their job which is to educate us, but some teachers are too overboard and mean. Some teachers show sarcasm to the students which is straight up rude, and students can't react or it's "disrespectful".

Posted: January 13, 2019

Most of the students at Providence are stuck up, rude, and the school is overall very cliquey. There's the stereotypical 'popular' group and if you're not in it, people look at you differently, or they don't see you at all. The students talk about the school in a bad way almost every day. I don't blame them. I don't like going to this school either.

Posted: January 13, 2019

There is leadership shown only by teachers at this school. Other than that, there are maybe 15 students out of the whole high school who demonstrate leadership. The vast majority of the students don't live a godly lifestyle and there is bullying that goes on that the staff doesn't know about, or sometimes doesn't take seriously.

Posted: September 16, 2017

Excellent. Great academics. Teachers that love their jobs and are given the tools to teach.

Posted: September 16, 2017

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The teachers teach and provide constant communication with the parents.

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The teachers immediately responded to our concerns and provided follow up.

Posted: July 6, 2016

For the most part the teachers are WONDERFUL. I am speaking on a purely academic point and how these teachers are able to teach and not on personality. They work to inspire and encourage students in all aspects of school and life. There are some bad apples and unfortunately these bad apples are usually some of the worst teachers I have had. They have had to go through the same regime changes and corruption as the students and for those who stuck through it all I am very grateful and that was a reason I stayed despite many problems, is knowing and having hope in good teachers that might not be found elsewhere.

Posted: July 6, 2016

You may find that many complain about this school giving too much or not enough. In my experience, it was a fair amount of homework given the context. This is a college preparatory school so homework is a given and most of the time on a daily basis. The majority of the teachers really believe in the kids and are amazing: they will work with the student as much as they, and the student, can and if that doesn't work student tutors are commonly provided by NHS students (if you opt for a free/ low-fee option; many parents, due to the upper-socioeconomic nature of the school, will find an outside source for professional tutoring). The homework is proportional to the level of work; AP has the most HW whereas college-prep (normal classes) have the least. In my opinion, AP has less paper work and more thinking work and college-prep has more paper/practice work; Honors is a mix which means it can either be harder or easier depending on the subject.

Posted: July 6, 2016

Spirituality: Like some others have said, Providence aims is to establish a modest non-denominal christian atmosphere. Like many other schools they have daily bible classes which are usually hit or miss. I personally found my whole high school career of bible curriculum sub-par; my dad has a masters in theology (christian doctrine), my brother is a pastor, and my other siblings are heavily involved in global evangelism (missions work) so many times I would find the curriculum, combined with poor teachers and their less-than-adequate training and experience in teaching and the biblical field, astounding as the curriculum, set by the board, is heavily influenced by the affiliated church. Many times has the school disconnected then reconnected with the affiliated charismatic church and that can be reflected by the teachings.
Chapel, which is serviced on a weekly basis is rather bland and I personally do not believe it is professionally planned to be appropriate (such as topics discussed, and the nature of how chapel is executed) in a manner for students. For a long time high schoolers were grouped with middle schoolers making topics inappropriate, and rightly so, as certain topics might be too mature for middle schoolers or irrelevant for high schoolers.

Environment: Overall this is a textbook private school with a small community and many middle school cliques. Usually for the most part students will grow out of it by upper high school but of course there are a few exceptions. Bullying is an issue at this school. I was bullied for well over 3 years and administration did little, other than a simple slap-on-the-back-of-the-hand response to my bully. Those years were easily the worst in my life. The teachers are pretty much either really great or really terrible, teaching wise; so be warned about that. Also, you will find it common that many wealthy families as well as friends of the board members (many of the administration is 'in-league' with the board as 'yes' people should they risk being fired) rule the school so unless you have friends with the board you will have little voice other than the power to withdraw your student, obviously, so take that as you will. Nepotism was a common issue which still happened in my high school experience.

Character development overall I would give a 6/10, and that's being generous in most cases.

Posted: July 6, 2016

I was a student at Providence for 9 years beginning my 4th year. Over the pst 5 years there have been 4-5 administrative changes which has really undone much of the work Providence has succeeded at.

Academics: I'll be brief, the academics are above-average compared to Duval county in general. After attending for a few years, academics were about the only main reason I remained at the school; compared to other private schools in the area, however, it is only average so certainly consider that if you want to attend for academics of a private education.

Arts: The arts department has certainly risen from the dead in the past few years, but it still has a way to go. The school plays are pretty good (8/10) and the choral and band has improved greatly with wonderful teachers. Dance and art are relatively good given the funds and context of being a small private school.

Sports: This is what the school is primarily known for. For a while, and even questionably to this day, recruitment was an issue at the school. You will find it common that athletes get away with lower standards, academically speaking, but overall the athletics have some very capable coaches and teams. Most of the popular and common sports are provided at Providence through athletics department or clubs.

Posted: August 2, 2014

Our child came from a local Charter School to Providence. NIGHT AND DAY difference. We brought our child to Providence with our eyes wide open knowing there is no Panacea or Camelot. One thing is for sure, there are no smoke and mirrors! They do what they promise and suffice it to say, they under promise and over deliver. Our child feels at home at Providence. Bottom line, you get what you pay for. Only at Providence, you get more! Make the investment. It's worth the sacrifice.

Posted: June 25, 2014

We tried it for two years. My child had only gone to public school for the previous 7 years before moving to this area of the country. I was initially thrilled with the idea of her being in a Christ centered environment. That all fizzled about three weeks into her time at the school. Imagine seeing your baby running to the car with tears streaming down her face, and she's jus asking the same question over and over again...."Mom, why are the kids so mean? This is a Christian school!" My heart broke right then and there. The rest of that year didn't get much better, but I registered her for a second year with lots of prayer and hope that it would just get better. Well, it didn't. I've seen more hateful behavior and cliques at Providence than I ever saw at public school in our previous states. I talked to staff several times, I questioned other parents, and boy did I pray! Needless to say, she will not be returning for a third year.

Posted: April 10, 2014

Prior to enrolling our child in school we had an opportunity to view a book which contained the avg. SAT scores for schools within Florida. Providence students had the 4th highest SAT scores in Duval County. Providence students' SAT scores ranked in the top 10 in the entire State. The publication included all schools both public and private. The top 5 schools in Duval County were: 1. Stanton, 2. Episcopal, 3. Bolles, 4. Providence, 5. Paxon. The differential in the score among the top 4 schools was small enough to be statistically insignificant. There was more of a drop down to Paxon but still all these schools produced excellent SAT scores among their students.

Posted: December 17, 2013

First let me say that my children attended this school for 9 years, but when one of my children begged me not to put them back in that's when a change had to come about. This school has been having some issues and the change in staff/management continues to go on. Though this school is termed a "Christian" school it is not without it's own issues. The time that my children left last school year, there was bullying going on and lots of cliques. Since leaving this school both my children have excelled. Going from C's and D's to all A's in their new school. It had nothing to do with the teachers, but it did have everything to do with how the school was being run. No Christian principles here :(

Posted: August 22, 2013

My daughter LOVES this school! Since she started attending Providence she was SO impressed at how nice and kind the teachers and the students are compared to her previous school. She looks forward to going to school every single day! Happy parent over here!

Posted: August 19, 2013

Love this school. This is my son's second year at Providence and we couldn't be happier. And for the individual who wrote (Read the REAL reviews), well this IS a real review. My son is student at Providence - A COLLEGE PREP school and is thriving. I have two nephews, and three other family members that have gone to this school -- have absolutely excelled. My nephew is a senior in college, and the other three girls have Masters Degree. Please don't follow the negative reviews. This is an amazing school and we are blessed!!

Posted: August 9, 2013

My son went to VPK at Providence and it was a great experience. Unfortunately, I can't financially afford for my son to continue his education there...

Posted: June 19, 2013

Providence School is the best educational experience my family has ever had! Every single person working there is enthusiastic about their job, whether it is classroom teacher, nurse, coach or secretary. They treat their students with the upmost respect and set a wonderful example of how to treat others by example. This it TRULY a Christian school - no one is preaching hell fire and brimstone. The kids are being taught biblical principles, but no one religion is emphasized. In fact, about 100 different churchs are represented in the student body. My children have loved going to school since transferring there, and their grades have never been better. He will be very well prepared for college in a few years. I cannot recommend this school highly enough.

Posted: May 6, 2013

Read the REAL reviews and not the fake ones that are posted recently. Best way to judge a school is by asking what their AP pass rate is - be specific as schools can doctor the numbers. How many students per subject tested got a 4 or 5 on the exam. Those are the only scores colleges consider pass rates. What is average SAT and ACT score is for ALL students tested? What is college admission rate by matriculation - not just acceptances. You would also do well to look at it by most recent year not what colleges have offered admission over the past 10. Lastly, ask what degrees the administration holds and from where as well as the teachers on faculty. Leadership trickles down. Compare the degrees held by the Providence folk to the other elite prep schools like Bolles ans Episcopal. Better to spend little more at Episcopal or attending one of the select college preparatory schools that are FREE in the county like Stanton or Paxon. Providence cannot hold a candle. If you are looking for a Christian environment but are not as concerned with academics then this is the place for you. If you are concerned about the quality of education, then you should look elsewhere.

Posted: January 26, 2013

My son is 13, and has been at Providence since he was 3:-) . This is the total package, parents! An all around great learning environment. The faculty and staff members are completely unique. From various walks of life and all over the map, they bring so much more than just the elite scholar to the table. Although they come individually wrapped, they do have one thing in common. They model a life of honesty and integrity. This had a profound effect on my little student:-) . By kindergarten, my child understood what it meant to responsible for his actions and of any consequences that follow. In the following years, the Providence family played a huge role in my son's desire to be a leader. I think this was when I knew with absolute certainty that Providence was our home. It's also big in size for those who like a larger population, but small to medium size classes. Tons of family involvement. Students seem passionate about & value Christian faith at Providence- it's really nice . Overall environment- warm and positive, ready to go vibe no matter what year, month, day or time of the day:-)

Posted: November 4, 2012

I have read the reviews on this page and honestly, you should pay attention to the curriculum prior to seeking enrollment at this school. My son loves this school, the teachers and is doing quite well academically. Providence is a college preparatory school and it intended to challenge its students. This school is meant to prepare your child for further education. The classes are tough, the rules are strict. High school shouldn t be about, what should I wear to school, what does my make-up look like, or what color finger nail polish should I wear. School is about being educated. Period. The teachers at this school are top notch. The curriculum is top notch. It is a bible based curriculum which makes it all that much more perfect. Go Stallions!