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Arcadia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 306 students in Arcadia, FL, 8% of all K-12 students in Arcadia, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Arcadia, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Arcadia, FL (2026-27)

Map of Desoto Christian School
Desoto Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Baptist
27 N Polk Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(186) 324-4124
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Map of Faith Community Christian Academy
Faith Community Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 124 students
Pentecostal
201 N 11th Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-0616
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Map of Faith Preparatory School
Faith Preparatory School
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12100 Sw Academy Dr
Arcadia, FL 34269
(941) 743-0098
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Arcadia, FL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
306
Students
$4,200
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arcadia)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
306 Students
480,167 Students
% Students of Color
24%
48%
0.63
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
19%
# Black Students
6 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
93 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
30%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
158 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
50%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$12,529
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Arcadia, FL?
3 private schools are located in Arcadia, FL.
What percentage of students in Arcadia go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Arcadia are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arcadia?
100% of private schools in Arcadia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Arcadia are often viewed compared to one another?

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