River City Science Academy has been recognized in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings, earning both national and metro-area recognition! 🏆 RCSA Mandarin#3 in Duval County Public Schools Middle Schools#9 in Duval County Public Schools Elementary Schools RCSA Middle-High#6 in Duval County Public Schools High Schools#7 in Jacksonville, FL Metro Area…

River City Science Academy is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026, whose 133 graduates received nearly $5 million in scholarship offers and financial awards while earning admission to colleges, universities, trade schools, military programs, and career pathways across the country. These accomplished scholars will continue their educational journeys at a wide range of institutions,…

River City Science Academy is proud to partner with the University of North Florida to launch a customized graduate certificate cohort focused on strengthening literacy instruction across our school campuses. Through this innovative partnership, our educators will engage in research-based strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom, with an emphasis on literacy engagement,…

We are proud to share that River City Science Academy has been recognized by Character.org with a 2026 Promising Practice distinction for our districtwide Engagement Team initiative! This recognition celebrates innovative practices that positively impact school culture and student character development — and we are honored to have our work highlighted on a national level….

River City Science Academy is excited to share an opportunity that has the potential to create lifelong memories and meaningful cultural connections for your family. High School in the USA (HSUSA) is currently seeking welcoming host families for international exchange students for the upcoming school year. Hosting an exchange student is a unique opportunity to:…

One small snack at a time, one BIG impact. ❤️🚀 At River City Science Academy, kindness and community are part of who we are – and teachers like Mr. Payne at RCSA Middle-High remind us of that every single day. Through snack sales in his classroom during student transitions, Mr. Payne has turned Little Debbie…

We are incredibly honored to once again be featured on the cover of the 2025–2026 Northeast Florida Education Guide! This marks the THIRD consecutive year River City Science Academy has been selected to represent innovation, excellence, and opportunity in education across our region. This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, educators, staff, families,…

As of May 8, RCSA uniforms are no longer available for in-store purchase at Uniformi-T. Beginning June 10, our new in-person uniform store location will be: RC Uniforms 11153 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246 Regular Store Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM Summer Hours: Monday –…

Our RCSA Innovation Middle School Science Olympiad team took on the State Finals at the University of South Florida in Tampa, competing in 21 challenging events against top teams across the state! We are so proud of how they represented our school with excellence. Huge thank you to our coaches, teachers, and families for their…

A new launch at RCSA Innovation! In celebration of Artemis II, our campus is proud to unveil an incredible new installation: a locally created, 3D-printed 1/60th scale model of the Saturn V rocket and launch gantry! Provided by a talented local artist, this piece is more than just a display – it’s an interactive learning…

Let’s Vote! Our very own Ms. Maddison Reeb has been nominated for America’s Favorite Teacher! She has already made it to the Top 15 in her group and is now advancing to the Top 10! If she continues to advance, she could win a cash prize, a trip to Hawaii, and a chance for our…

We are proud to share the exciting news that Joyce Tahhan, a senior at River City Science Academy Middle-High, has been accepted to several of the nation’s most prestigious universities, including Yale, Cornell, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Florida. We recently had the opportunity to…