Candlelight Christian Academy (2025-26 Profile)

209 E Sessoms Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853

At Candlelight, we believe that small class sizes, with extra attention to each individual student, is imperative in a learning environment.

Candlelight prides itself on its committed, professional and truly caring faculty.

Our staff are always accessible and willing to keep communications open between student, school and parent.

Candlelight is a project based learning center where students learn from their teachers, as well as from each other.

The multi-age classroom approach provides the climate for each child to grow at their own individual pace.

This will allow your son or daughter the opportunity to help design his or her education, while meeting the required grade level expectations as outlined in the Sunshine State standards.

Candlelight Christian Academy, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 169 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Candlelight Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

2003

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

169 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Candlelight Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,900

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Instilling Faith and A Love of Learning Honing Young Minds Through Christian Education

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Candlelight Christian Academy cost?

Candlelight Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Candlelight Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Candlelight Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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