Excel Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 461 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Excel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia
International League of Christian Schools (ILCS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Excel Christian Academy
Nursery	10
Pre-K	94
Kind	36
1	30
2	30
3	30
4	30
5	28
6	24
7	30
8	24
9	30
10	30
11	20
12	15

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1974

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Student Body

Total Students

461 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform tops with khaki, black or navy bottoms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

tuition ranges K4 -12th $7500 - $10,000.

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jessica Joseph

Admissions Associate

Andrea Padilla

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringDance

Flag FootballSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BETA ClubChristians United for Israel (CUFI)

Culinary ArtsCulture Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama productions

Musical Theater

School Notes

At Excel Christian Academy, the emphasis is for each child from PreK-high school to realize his or her God-given potential, developing confidence and self-awareness, creativity and curiosity, and a deep understanding of community and connectedness to others. A robust, well-rounded curriculum with talented and engaging teachers and an energetic and diverse peer group provides students endless opportunities to discover their passions and talents.Our commitment to the core values of Creativity, Honor, Diversity, Excellence, and Generosity ensures the social/emotional, academic, physical and spiritual needs of each child are met.Students, faculty and staff in the Excel community thrive in a culture of high academic expectations through rigorous learning experiences and professional development opportunities.

Excel Christian Academy is a ministry of Free Life Chapel and serves 400+ students from infants-12th grade. Founded in 1974, Excel's 26-acre campus is home to an active and engaging community of teachers, students, and families. Highly trained teachers at Excel usebrain-based strategies and experiential learning opportunites to engage all learners. Excel offers extensive visual and performing arts experiences to promote confidence andcreativity. A strong PE and ahletics program includes JV/Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, Taekwondo, Archery, and Soccer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Excel Christian Academy cost?

Excel Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Excel Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Excel Christian Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Excel Christian Academy offer?

Excel Christian Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Excel Christian Academy's ranking?

Excel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average ACT score and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Excel Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Excel Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lakeland, FL is $12,223 for elementary schools and $12,656 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lakeland, FL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).