About the School
- 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.
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Special Education School
13498 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
Christian
2901 44th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 300-1870
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3909 S Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-4297
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students
Special Education School
13498 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 399-3180
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
820 College Avenue W
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-6441
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 132 students
Montessori School
7006 Sail View Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 677-5000
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
10102 Old Big Bend Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-5236
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 47
Episcopal
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
4400 Chancellor St Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-8331
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E College Ave
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5177
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 938-1203
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
South County Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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