Top 3 Best Charlotte County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,236 students in Charlotte County, FL (there are 26 public schools, serving 15,284 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Charlotte County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Charlotte County, FL include Family Christian Academy, Good Shepherd Episcopal School and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
73% of private schools in Charlotte County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
Top Ranked Charlotte County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlotte Preparatory School
Montessori School
365 Orlando Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 764-7673
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 764-7673
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Family Christian Academy
(Baptist)
20035 Quesada Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-8977
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-8977
Grades: PK-12
| 373 students
1800 Shreve ST
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-2139
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-2139
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School![St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo - St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is a place where every child is spiritually and academically nurtured to their fullest potential, creating lifelong learners who value and live our Catholic Faith. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo - St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School is a place where every child is spiritually and academically nurtured to their fullest potential, creating lifelong learners who value and live our Catholic Faith.]()

(Catholic)
21505 Augusta Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-5533
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-5533
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
44930 Farabee Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 639-7722
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 639-7722
Grades: 5-11
| 13 students
4526 N Access Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
Grades: 1-12
| 54 students
19150 Helena Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 627-4849
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 627-4849
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Grace Community School of Port Charlotte![Grace Community School of Port Charlotte Photo - Port Charlotte location. Grace Community School of Port Charlotte Photo - Port Charlotte location.]()

(Christian)
4334 Laura Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-7011
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-7011
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Joyful Noise Learning Center
(Church of Christ)
24515 Rampart Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 629-4821
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 629-4821
Grades: K-1
| 8 students
Port Charlotte Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2100 Loveland Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-5237
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-5237
Grades: K-10
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Charlotte County, FL are Family Christian Academy, Good Shepherd Episcopal School and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Charlotte County, FL?
11 private schools are located in Charlotte County, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Charlotte County, FL?
Charlotte County, FL private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%
What percentage of students in Charlotte County, FL go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Charlotte County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charlotte County, FL?
73% of private schools in Charlotte County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
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