For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 19 students in Sumter County, FL (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,597 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Sumter County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Sumter County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Baptist)
10926 S Us Highway 301
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-7224
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-7224
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sumter Christian School (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
2210 Cr 528
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-2358
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-2358
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sumter County, FL?
1 private schools are located in Sumter County, FL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
100% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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