Daytona Beach Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 240 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,600
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Daytona Beach Christian Academy
Kind	37
1	29
2	29
3	27
4	24
5	12
6	17
7	25
8	10
9	14
10	6
11	5
12	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences

Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

240 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,600

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Summer Program Cost

$80

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,500

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Katherine Vaught

Admissions Associate

Christina Price

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Daytona Beach Christian School is to educate the total person-mentally, physically, and spiritually since all things are related to God, the secular and spiritual cannot be separated.
No person can be properly and completely educated until they are directed into a proper Christian relationship with the Creator, God, through his only Son, Jesus Christ.The school serves the entire community.
The school is directed by the Principal.

Daytona Beach Christian School is to educate the total person-mentally, physically, and spiritually since all things are related to God, the secular and spiritual cannot be separated. No person can be properly and completely educated until they are directed into a proper Christian relationship with the Creator, God, through his only Son, Jesus Christ.The school serves the entire community. The school is directed by the Principal.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Daytona Beach Christian Academy cost?

Daytona Beach Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $6,600 for private students and $80 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Daytona Beach Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Daytona Beach Christian Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Daytona Beach Christian Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.

Does Daytona Beach Christian Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Daytona Beach Christian Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Daytona Beach Christian Academy's ranking?

Daytona Beach Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Daytona Beach Christian Academy?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/10/2023

Trust that DBCA only supplements what we as parents want for our children. They come alongside and work with parents to living out Proverb 9:10. They do not assume the children are theirs and teach things that are unholy and incongruent with wisdom. I am thankful DBCA exists.

- Posted by Parent - Jeffrey Hays

5 3/10/2018

This school has helped my child over the past 3 years get back on track and to become a B student,that`s not great for some but it certainly is great for my baby.

- Posted by Parent - Stephanie

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The average private school tuition in Volusia County, FL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $8,587 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Volusia County, FL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).