Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center serves 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
The student:teacher of Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Seventh Day Adventist.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: G.R.E.A.T.E.S.T. Education in a Christ-centered learning environment
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center often compared to?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Community Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center's ranking?
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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