Glades Day School is a K-12 private school in Belle Glade, Florida.
It is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.
It was founded in 1965 as a segregation academy by white parents in response to the court-ordered desegregation of Palm Beach public schools.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1965
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Belle Glade Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Belle Glade Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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