Tigers Today, Leaders Tomorrow
At YMCA Tiger Academy, a free public school, we believe school should be more than a place to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. We approach the education of each child with a commitment to helping him or her grow in spirit, mind and body.
YMCA Tiger Academy focuses on rigorous academic standards, character development, personal and social responsibility and strong family involvement, while providing each child with a structured and nurturing learning environment. The learner-centered culture includes a 7 ½ hour school day (8:00 am – 3:30 pm) and a 195-day school year, with before and afterschool care available.
We opened our doors in 2009 and now serve Pre-K through 5th grade students. Through a unique partnership with the Johnson Family YMCA, our scholars enjoy enrichment opportunities and benefit from family support services.
The Tiger Difference
- Longer school day (8:00am – 3:30pm) and school year than traditional public schools
- Strong college focus from the first day students step into a classroom
- 1:1 student to technology device ratio
- Before and Afterschool care available
- Enrichment opportunities and family support services at the Y including a family membership for each student
Learn more about charter schools from the charter school fact sheet.
School Tours
Please contact the school if you would like to visit and tour our campus!
Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open!
You will need to create a SchoolMint account to register online. Click the links below to apply:
REMINDER: Current families can refer a new family and receive incentives like free afterschool care or credit for PE uniforms.
Join Our Team
Teacher Benefits
- Starting salary for certified elementary teachers is $51,000
- Opportunity for a free master’s degree through UNF
- Free family YMCA membership
Available Positions
- ESE Teacher (K-5)
- Music Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
Click here to apply. Just type in “Tiger Academy” in the search bar.
National School Lunch Program
- NSLP Proposal and Contract
- CEP Public Release
- Non-Discrimination Statement – English
- Non-Discrimination Statement – Haitian Creole
- FDACS Non-Discrimination Statement -haitian-creole
- Non-Discrimination Statement – Spanish
- FDACS Non Discrimination Statement – spanish
Contact Us
Principal Stephanie Jackson
6079 Bagley Road
Jacksonville, FL 32209
P: 904.309.6840 F: 904.309.6867
Email: sjackson@FCYMCA.org
YMCA Tiger Academy Strategic Plan
The Tiger Academy Three Year Strategic Plan serves as a guide for our decision-making, providing the foundation for progress. The strategic goals, strategies, implementation steps and indicators of success reinforce our commitment to the school mission and vision.
2021-2024 Tiger Academy Strategic Plan
YMCA Tiger Academy provides, not only a high-quality education for the children growing up in northwest Jacksonville, but the encouragement and support they need to succeed. For more information on Tiger Academy’s School Accountability Report, click here.