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Desoto Christian School

27 N Polk Ave Arcadia, FL 34266

Tel: (186) 324-4124

www.desotoschools.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 12 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,150
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Desoto Christian School in Arcadia, FL, offers co–ed education for grades K through 12 in a town community setting.
The school enrolls 12 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Desoto Christian School follows a Baptist orientation and is affiliated with the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
The student body is composed of 72.7% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
As a K–12 private school in Arcadia, it serves families seeking a faith–based education in a town locale.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 12 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,150
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Desoto Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Desoto Christian School
Kind	1
2	1
4	1
5	2
7	2
8	1
9	1
10	1
11	1
12	1

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Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,150

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Tuition Notes

Monthly charge for ten months 215

Admissions Director

David Bedell

School Notes

Parents must agree with our philosophy

Source: Verified school update

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Desoto Christian School's tuition is approximately $2,150 for private students.

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,762 for elementary schools and $14,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).