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Canaan Academy

640 S Scenic Highway Lake Wales, FL 33853

Tel: (863) 676-5356

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Canaan Academy in Lake Wales, FL serves 43 students in grades K through 8 in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1905, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 and employs 4 teachers.
The student body is 92% students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Annual tuition is $25,000, and the school offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Canaan Academy is affiliated with other religious organizations and is located on a 50–acre campus.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Canaan Academy
Kind	10
1	3
2	4
3	5
4	5
5	4
6	3
7	3
8	6

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Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Polk County, FL is $12,132 for elementary schools and $12,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, FL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).