Candlelight Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 169 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,900
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Candlelight Christian Academy
Kind	16
1	10
2	8
3	11
4	14
5	11
6	18
7	19
8	7
9	15
10	17
11	12
12	11

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Grade 7 is the largest grade at Candlelight Christian Academy, with 19 students.

Year Founded

2003

Student Body

Total Students

169 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 48%

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Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,900

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

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

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