Deland Preparatory Academy in Deland, FL serves 52 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based educational program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a faculty of 4 teachers supporting its co–ed secondary curriculum.
Approximately 76% of students represent students of color, reflecting diversity within this small private school setting.
Deland Preparatory Academy operates in a small city community and offers an alternative to the larger nearby private schools in Deland.
Tuition information is comparable to local private schools, with the average elementary private school tuition in Deland at $7,241.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Deland Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Deland Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Deland Preparatory Academy is Blue Jay Academy West Volusia (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's House Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special Education School
107 S Chandler Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Church School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
724 N Woodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-6214
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-6214
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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