Belle Glade Christian Academy

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

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
Belle Glade Christian Academy Student 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Palm Beach County, FL is $20,250 for elementary schools and $21,147 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Palm Beach County, FL is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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