Destiny Christian Academy in Ruskin, FL serves co–ed students in grades 2 through 8 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 9 students and employs 3 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 3:1.
Approximately 89% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
Destiny Christian Academy operates as a Christian–affiliated private school with regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school is located near other private options including Ruskin Christian School and Livingstone Academy within a 10–mile radius.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
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 Destiny Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Destiny Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Destiny Christian Academy is Ruskin Christian School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ruskin Christian School ![Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week]( "Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week")
(Baptist)
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Shore Montessori School At Waterset
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students Tuition listed
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Livingstone Academy - River View
Special Education School
13498 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
8.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ruskin Christian School ![Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week]( "Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week")
(Baptist)
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wellmont Academy
(Christian)
2901 44th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 300-1870
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 300-1870
11 miles
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Tuition listed
Bayshore Christian School
(Christian)
3909 S Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-4297
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-4297
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ruskin Christian School ![Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week]( "Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week")
(Baptist)
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Shore Montessori School At Waterset
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students Tuition listed
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Livingstone Academy - River View
Special Education School
13498 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
8.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ruskin Christian School ![Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week]( "Ruskin Christian School Photo - Fun times together during our annual RCS Spirit Week")
(Baptist)
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
South Shore Montessori School At Waterset
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students Tuition listed
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4400 Chancellor St Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-8331
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-8331
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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