A World‑Class Christian Independent School for Ponte Vedra

Invest in a landmark campus that will shape scholars, athletes, artists, and servant-leaders.

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  • Northern St. Johns County continues to be one of the fastest-growing, most family-oriented communities in Florida—driving strong, sustained demand for high-quality independent education.

  • Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra (K–8) on the 40-acre St. Francis in the Field Episcopal Church campus, Ponte Vedra, FL. Guided by four pillars—Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Spiritual Life—focused on the formative early and middle school years.

Why Now, Why Here

 

Explosive Family Growth

St. Johns County has grown rapidly over the past decade, with strong year‑over‑year increases—especially among school‑age families in Ponte Vedra/Nocatee.

Affluent, Education‑Forward Market

Nocatee’s median household income and recent population growth underscore the willingness to invest in premium K–8 education close to home.

Prime Campus Setting

Part of a 40‑acre Episcopal church campus—combining modern facilities with green space for play, athletics, and outdoor learning.

PART OF A 40-ACRE ACTIVE
ST FRANCIS IN THE FIELD EPISCOPAL CHURCH CAMPUS
IN PONTE VEDRA, FL

Our Mission

Addressing the growing demand for a private Christian K–8 school in northern St. Johns County, we are assembling an experienced, proven educational team to develop, open, and steward Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra—forming young people of scholarship, character, and faith.

Guided by the four foundational Episcopal pillars—Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Spiritual Life—we focus on the critical years of early learning and middle school so students develop strong knowledge and skills, confidence in who they are, and a deep sense of moral and spiritual wholeness.

Use of Funds

Site & Pre-construction: Surveys, entitlements, architecture, engineering

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Phase 1 Build: Academic core, chapel assembly space, initial athletics/arts areas

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Furnishings & Technology: Classroom fit-out, safety infrastructure, connectivity

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Working Capital: Start-up leadership, faculty recruitment, launch marketing

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Enrollment & Revenue Strategy

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Phased Cohorts: Launch with anchor grades and structured waitlists to match build phases.

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Non‑Tuition Revenue: Summer programs, facility rentals, after‑school enrichment.

Right‑Sized Tuition: Market‑aligned tuition with indexed tuition aid to widen access.

Retention Focus: Episcopal K–8 continuity with strong high‑school placement pipelines.

Rooted in Ponte Vedra, FL

Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood with beachfront houses, a sandy beach, and a body of water with waves.
A family of four walking along the shoreline at the beach in the late afternoon or early evening, with water and the horizon in the background.
Aerial view of a coastal landscape showing a river winding through lush green wetlands towards the ocean, with a beachside residential area and cloudy sky.

A thriving coastal community with family‑forward amenities, a culture of excellence, and outdoor resources that extend learning beyond the classroom.

Ponte Vedra Beach
Nocatee

Board of Trustees

  • Larry Williams

    Larry Williams

    Chairman of the Board, Global Leadership Academy network; longtime consultant to the Florida Legislature and Executive Branch.

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  • Joseph Chisholm

    Joseph Chisholm

    Former Board Member, Global Leadership Academy; former VP at K12 Inc. and Edison Learning.

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  • Thomas Bryan

    Thomas Bryan

    Former Board Chair, Florida State College at Jacksonville; former Trustee, University of North Florida; former Chair, Lutheran Social Services; local philanthropist and business owner.

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Build a legacy school for the next hundred years.

Partner with us to deliver a best‑in‑class independent school experience to Ponte Vedra. Your investment accelerates facilities, scholarships, and signature programs that will serve generations.

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