Affordable Training
ApprovedAddress
7867 Lakeland Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
92% (122 of 132 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 91% · 2023: 85% · 2024: 95%
State program number
1383
CNA classes in Jacksonville, FL
6 nurse aide training programs in Jacksonville are on the official Florida approved list.
- Official Florida approved list
- Checked November 2, 2026
- No paid rankings
Approved programs in Jacksonville6
ZIP codes with a program5
With 2025 pass-rate data6
Reading pass rates. The rate is the share of a program's first-time test takers who passed in 2025. Small programs can swing a lot, so look at how many people tested, not just the percentage. Compare every Florida program.
What kinds of programs
Grouped by the wording of each program's name on the state list, not by an official category.
Where they are
5 ZIP codes have at least one approved program in Jacksonville.
32207 (2)32208322213224432256
How Jacksonville programs did on the state exam
86.9%Jacksonville programs combined, 2025 (605 of 696 passed)
Florida statewide, 202589.1%
| Year | Jacksonville programs | First-time testers | Florida statewide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86.9% | 696 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 90.0% | 239 | 88.6% |
| 2023 | 83.3% | 144 | 83.9% |
| 2022 | 87.2% | 109 | 81.8% |
| 2021 | 93.0% | 100 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 90.7% | 54 | 89.4% |
| 2019 | 92.0% | 50 | – |
Combined rate = all first-time passes divided by all first-time testers from Jacksonville's approved programs that year. Source: Florida Board of Nursing yearly pass-rate reports.
Jacksonville programs at a glance
| Program | ZIP | Phone | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Training | 32221 | (904) 378-0102 | 92% (122/132) |
| Atlantic Coast High School | 32256 | (904) 390-2295 | 83% (10/12) |
| Baptist Health Clinical School | 32207 | (904) 627-1336 | 100% (36/36) |
| First Coast Nursing Assistant Training Center | 32207 | (904) 778-5547 | 85% (239/281) |
| Sharron Nursing Academy | 32208 | (904) 799-8059 | 84% (183/219) |
| Westside High School | 32244 | (904) 573-1170 | 94% (15/16) |
Approved CNA programs in Jacksonville
Listed alphabetically. No program pays to appear here or to change its position.
Atlantic Coast High School
ApprovedAddress
9735 R.g. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
83% (10 of 12 passed)
State program number
1679
Highest 2025 pass rate in Jacksonville
Baptist Health Clinical School
ApprovedAddress
3563 Philips Highway Bldg A, Suite 106, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
100% (36 of 36 passed)
Earlier years
2023: 81% · 2024: 96%
State program number
1664
First Coast Nursing Assistant Training Center
ApprovedAddress
3728 Philips Highway, Ste #2, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
85% (239 of 281 passed)
Earlier years
2022: 85% · 2023: 84% · 2024: 84%
State program number
1611
Sharron Nursing Academy
ApprovedAddress
5045 Soutel Drive, Suite 13, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
84% (183 of 219 passed)
Earlier years
2024: 94%
State program number
1658
Westside High School
ApprovedAddress
5530 Firestone Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Phone
First-time pass rate (2025)
94% (15 of 16 passed)
State program number
1677
Source: Florida Board of Nursing, Approved CNA training programs list (list dated September 5, 2025). Checked November 2, 2026.
Pass rates: Florida Board of Nursing, FLCNA First Time Combined Pass Rate by Program, 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025. A pass rate counts first-time test takers only.
Program details change. Always confirm start dates, cost and approval status with the program and the state before you enroll. How we collect this data.
Approved programs within 25 miles of Jacksonville
4 more approved programs in nearby cities, nearest first.
| Program | City | Distance | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Park High School | Orange Park | about 8 mi | No testers |
| Oakleaf High School | Orange Pk | about 13 mi | 95% (18/19) |
| Middleburg High School | Middleburg | about 18 mi | 100% (23/23) |
| West Nassau High School- Nassau County | Callahan | about 23 mi | 100% (30/30) |
Straight-line distance from the middle of Jacksonville's programs, using ZIP code locations from the U.S. Census Bureau. Driving distance will be longer.
CNA pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
In May 2025, the median pay for nursing assistants in the Jacksonville, FL metro area was $18.15 an hour ($37,760 a year), across about 7,960 jobs. That is $0.12 an hour above the Florida median of $18.03.
The median is the middle value: half of nursing assistants earned more and half earned less. Compare pay across Florida metro areas or read our CNA salary guide.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Nursing Assistants (31-1131), retrieved November 2, 2026.
CNA classes in Jacksonville: common questions
How many state-approved CNA programs are in Jacksonville?
6 programs in Jacksonville are on the official Florida list we checked on November 2, 2026, and 4 more are within 25 miles. By name, the largest group here is career or technical school programs (3).
Are there free CNA classes in Jacksonville?
Under federal rules, a nursing facility can't charge you for approved training if it employs you or has offered you a job. None of the Jacksonville programs have facility names. How free training works.
What is the CNA exam pass rate for Jacksonville programs?
In 2025, 605 of 696 first-time testers from Jacksonville programs passed (86.9%), compared with 89.1% statewide. Among programs with at least 10 testers, Baptist Health Clinical School had the highest rate (100%, 36 of 36).
What do I need to become a CNA in Florida?
In Florida, you need a passing score on the state exam plus one of three things: an approved training program, a high school diploma (or equivalent), or being 18 or older. See the full Florida requirements.
How much do CNAs make in Jacksonville?
Nursing assistants in the Jacksonville, FL area had a median pay of $18.15 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How long is CNA training?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. The Florida Board of Nursing doesn't list a required number of hours, so program length varies. How long CNA training takes.