First Presbyterian School is a nurturing, Christian community dedicated to building a solid academic foundation through individual attention and small classes welcoming a diverse group of students and families fostering spiritual, creative, social, and civic growth in the belief that every child is a unique creation of God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
First Presbyterian Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1962
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
G-K Khaki pants and polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of First Presbyterian Church School?
The acceptance rate of First Presbyterian Church School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is First Presbyterian Church School's ranking?
First Presbyterian Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Presbyterian Church School?
The application deadline for First Presbyterian Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is First Presbyterian Church School located?
First Presbyterian Church School is located in the Rogers Deland neighborhood of Deland, FL.
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The nearest high school to First Presbyterian Church School is Blue Jay Academy West Volusia (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Children's House Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
217 N Stone St Ste B
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special Education School
107 S Chandler Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
1702 N Woodland Blvd # 116401
Deland, FL 32720
(336) 279-0322
Deland, FL 32720
(336) 279-0322
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
186 Industrial Center Dr
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 218-3128
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 218-3128
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Central Fellowship Christian Academy
(Baptist)
626 E Kicklighter Rd
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-2803
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-2803
7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 6 students
875 Elkcam Blvd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-4515
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-4515
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
217 N Stone St Ste B
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
217 N Stone St Ste B
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Mt. Dora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Lincoln Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6101
8401.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Round Lake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
8402.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Sorrento Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
8403.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Seminole Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
8404.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
8405.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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