River City Science Academy

River City Science Academy (RCSA) is Jacksonville’s premier tuition-free public charter school network, where curiosity meets innovation and every student is empowered to soar. Since opening our doors, we’ve grown to six thriving campuses - RCSA Elementary, RCSA Innovation, RCSA Intracoastal, RCSA Mandarin, RCSA Middle-High, and RCSA Southeast — each committed to delivering world-class education through a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum, character development, and a strong sense of community. At RCSA, we believe education is more than textbooks and test scores. Our students explore, create, and innovate through hands-on STEM labs, robotics, coding, and science fairs. They thrive in gifted and accelerated coursework, dual enrollment opportunities, and extracurricular programs designed to challenge and inspire. Beyond academics, we nurture character and leadership, shaping compassionate global citizens ready to make a difference. Our excellence has earned recognition locally and nationally: Cognia Accredited, meeting the highest standards in educational quality and continuous improvement. National School of Character and multiple State School of Character designations through Character.org. Consistently high performance ratings from the Florida Department of Education. We’re not only invested in our students, but also in our city. RCSA partners with higher education institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to expand opportunities for students and give back to the Jacksonville community. From hurricane relief to feeding the homeless, our students learn the value of service alongside academic achievement. What sets RCSA apart? It’s our people - dedicated teachers, engaged families, and passionate leaders who believe in the power of education to transform lives. We invite you to discover why families across Northeast Florida are choosing RCSA for their children’s future.