Countryside Christian School
Tel:
(352) 332-1493
- Countryside was founded in 1974 by Pastor Gene Keith. Countryside Christian School is a private, non-profit, church-school.
- Our school was founded on the belief that God gives the responsibility of teaching and training of children to the parents and the church, not the government.
- The mission of Countryside Christian School is to provide a high-quality, Christ-centered educational alternative to Christian parents who believe that God had entrusted them with the responsibility of educating their child rather than the government.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 270 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Countryside Christian School places among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow) |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 270 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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