Jax Bch, FL

The Discovery School of Jacksonville, Inc.

EIN 59-3020308

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

We open our minds and hearts so we can discover the knowledge and ideals to build a better world.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

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About The Discovery School of Jacksonville, Inc.

The Discovery School of Jacksonville is an independent, nonprofit K–8 school in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, founded in 1990. The school blends Montessori methods in early years with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and a developmentally focused middle school program, serving children from roughly 18 months through 8th grade. The school operates as a donor-facing nonprofit with an active development program (Annual Fund and capital initiatives), accepts state scholarship programs, and reports contemporary operating scale and program statistics (see achievements). Discovery is accredited and affiliated with multiple professional education organizations and remains an active member of the Jacksonville educational community.

Notable achievements

IB Primary Years Programme Authorization

Authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), integrating IB inquiry-based standards across its elementary curriculum.

Longstanding K–8 independent school (since 1990)

Operated continuously since 1990 as a nonprofit independent school, providing a Montessori-to-IB continuum for more than three decades.

Current operational scale and fundraising

Serves approximately 351 students with about 75 faculty and staff, a reported current operating budget near $7.3 million, and an active Annual Fund (2024–2025 Annual Fund reported at ~$290K).

At a glance

Total assets: $15.6M
Annual revenue: $8.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 59-3020308
Location: Jax Bch, FL
Website: www.thediscoveryschool.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and NAEYC for early childhood standards.

Designated an International Baccalaureate World School (Primary Years Programme).

Featured in regional media and listed on nonprofit data platforms and charity evaluators as an active 501(c)(3) (EIN 59-3020308) with public financial filings and donor-facing fundraising programs.

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