At Blake school, We believe that learning is a lifelong adventure.
We believe in facing each day with minds open to knowledge and hearts open to love.
We believe in freedom to wonder, to ask, to explore, to imagine, and to create.
We believe that success means doing our best, being our best and feeling proud of our effort.
We believe that every one of us has special talents and that the talents of each of us help ALL of us.
We believe in ourselves and we believe in each other.
The Blake School becomes departmentalized at the elementary grade level.
The students move from classroom to classroom as the published schedule for each year provides.
This allows each teacher to fully prepare and completely organize each room to the smallest detail to accommodate the student's needs while pursuing each particular subject.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy?
The application deadline for North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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