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Arcadia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 81%.
100% of private schools in Arcadia, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Arcadia, FL (2026)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
306
Students
+1,033.3% (+279 students) 10-yr
$4,200
Avg. Tuition
-32.8% (-$2,050) 2-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
-33.3% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+566.7% (+17.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arcadia)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,770 Schools
# Students
306 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025102182179
2024102175172
202393179174
202263185185
202163178180
202063166171
201965176175
201865173172
201711186180
201611181178
201514166167
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% Students of Color
24%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202524%47%34%
202424%47%34%
202346%46%33%
202236%45%33%
202136%45%32%
202036%45%32%
201936%42%31%
201836%42%31%
201760%37%32%
201660%39%32%
201536%41%32%
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0.63
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.630.730.65
20240.630.730.65
20230.600.730.65
20220.540.720.64
20210.540.720.64
20200.540.720.64
20190.530.710.63
20180.530.710.63
20170.650.690.61
20160.650.680.61
20150.550.680.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202518%19%9%
202418%20%9%
202315%19%9%
202221%18%8%
202121%18%9%
202021%18%9%
201923%18%8%
201823%18%8%
201745%16%8%
201645%16%8%
201522%16%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20252%12%7%
20242%12%7%
20234%11%8%
202215%11%7%
202115%11%7%
202015%12%8%
201912%10%7%
201812%10%7%
20157%9%8%
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# White Students
93 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
30%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202530%39%52%
202430%39%52%
202324%39%52%
202263%41%54%
202163%42%54%
202063%42%54%
201964%43%56%
201864%44%56%
201736%47%58%
201636%47%58%
201563%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
158 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
50%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202550%27%26%
202450%26%26%
202357%27%25%
20221%27%25%
20211%26%25%
20201%25%24%
20191%26%24%
20181%25%23%
20179%26%22%
20169%25%22%
20154%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202520:112:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202325:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
20173:112:112:1
20163:112:112:1
20153:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202515%51%55%
202415%51%54%
202315%51%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2023-2025)

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025161615
2024161515
2023161515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$6,250$14,120$15,012
2024$6,250$11,299$13,254
2023$6,250$10,452$12,626
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearArcadia, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202590%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%85%85%
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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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