Providence School


Providence School of Jacksonville is a private, college preparatory Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It has a preschool, a lower school, a middle school, and a high school, and enrolls about 1,200 students a year. The school is affiliated with the New Life Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational church in Jacksonville, and opened in 1997.

History

Providence School was founded by New Life Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational Christian church in Jacksonville's Southside. The church moved to establish the school when a word of the Lord was given. "You are to start a school that will be high in academics, strong in Biblical teaching, and teach social graces. You are to have excellence in all areas and it is to be up and running in two years." Shortly thereafter, ground was broken for the school. Providence opened for class in the fall of 1997, and saw its enrollment numbers fill quickly, leading to further plans to accommodate growth.

Mission statement

Providence School prepares its students to be boldly Christian and unquestionably academic servant leaders who change the world.

Athletics

Providence is well known for its talent in athletics and has a wide variety of sports for students at all levels.
Some for men include:
  • Baseball State A State Champs 2003, 2A Champs 2008, & 3A Champs 2012
  • Basketball State 2A Champs 2010, 2012, 2015
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf State Contenders 1A
  • Soccer State Contenders 2A 2008 State Runners-up
  • Swimming State Contenders 1A
  • Tennis State Contenders 2A
  • Wrestling State Contenders 1A
For women, the sports include: