For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 279 students in Desoto County, FL (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,568 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Desoto County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Private Schools in Desoto County (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Preparatory School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12100 Sw Academy Dr
Arcadia, FL 34269
(941) 743-0098
Arcadia, FL 34269
(941) 743-0098
Grades: PK-K
| 164 students
First Assembly Christian Academydaycare
(Assembly of God)
201 N 11th Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0616
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0616
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
27 N Polk Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-6890
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-6890
Grades: K-11
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Desoto County, FL?
3 private schools are located in Desoto County, FL.
What percentage of students in Desoto County, FL go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Desoto County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
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