Citrus Heights Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

101 S Grand Hwy
Clermont, FL 34711

Citrus Heights Academy: ENJOYS a K-12 enrollment of about 60- 90 students, with a small, family feel

TEACHES a Christian worldview that is Biblically based PROVIDES great electives, including, art, theater, personal leadership, PE, & financial foundations

BENEFITS from small class sizes with time for individualized, one-on-one attention

COMMUNICATES consistently with personal communication between students, teachers, and parents

OFFERS a competitive tuition ACCEPTS McKay, Step Up and Gardiner scholarships

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 72 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,300
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Citrus Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Church of the Nazarene

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1999

School Calendar

View School Calendar

First Day of School

Thu. Aug 7, 2025

Student Body

Total Students

72 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

9 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

CHA polo with khaki pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,300

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Tuition Notes

$200 New Enrollment Fee $300 Curriculum Fee

Admissions Director

Tammy Lane

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Olympic weightlifting team

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Citrus Heights Academy cost?

Citrus Heights Academy's tuition is approximately $7,300 for private students and $1,200 for summer students.

What is Citrus Heights Academy's ranking?

Citrus Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Citrus Heights Academy?

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

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