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Bartow Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 256 students in Bartow, FL, 3% of all K-12 students in Bartow, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Bartow, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Bartow, FL (2026)

Map of Family Life Homeschool
Family Life Homeschool
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
Baptist
602 Heather Ct
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 604-0263
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Map of First Methodist School Inc.
First Methodist School Inc.
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Methodist
455 S Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0905
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Map of Word Of Life Christian School
Word Of Life Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Christian
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
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Bartow, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Oaks School
The Oaks School
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students
455 N Wilson Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5539
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Bartow, FL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
256
Students
+39.1% (+72 students) 10-yr
$7,250
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bartow)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,770 Schools
# Students
256 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202585182179
202485175172
2023113179174
2022117185185
2021117178180
2020117166171
2019121176175
2018121173172
201792186180
201692181178
201592166167
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% Students of Color
24%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202524%47%34%
202424%47%34%
202318%46%33%
202226%45%33%
202126%45%32%
202026%45%32%
201939%42%31%
201839%42%31%
201712%37%32%
201612%39%32%
201512%41%32%
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0.63
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.630.730.65
20240.630.730.65
20230.590.730.65
20220.620.720.64
20210.620.720.64
20200.620.720.64
20190.670.710.63
20180.670.710.63
20170.270.690.61
20160.270.680.61
20150.270.680.61
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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
12 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20255%19%9%
20245%20%9%
20237%19%9%
20225%18%8%
20215%18%9%
20205%18%9%
201913%18%8%
201813%18%8%
20177%16%8%
20167%16%8%
20157%16%8%
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# Black Students
25 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
10%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202510%12%7%
202410%12%7%
20236%11%8%
20228%11%7%
20218%11%7%
20208%12%8%
20199%10%7%
20189%10%7%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
113 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
44%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202544%39%52%
202444%39%52%
202355%39%52%
202239%41%54%
202139%42%54%
202039%42%54%
201935%43%56%
201835%44%56%
201785%47%58%
201685%47%58%
201585%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
106 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
41%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202541%27%26%
202441%26%26%
202332%27%25%
202248%27%25%
202148%26%25%
202048%25%24%
201943%26%24%
201843%25%23%
20173%26%22%
20163%25%22%
20153%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
20178:112:112:1
20168:112:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBartow, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025111615
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021111515
2020111515
2019111515
2018111515
2017111515
2016111515
2015111515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,250
$13,840
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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