Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee Photo - Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee about 60 miles north of Tampa, FL

Best Citrus County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,613 students in Citrus County, FL (there are 27 public schools, serving 15,889 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Citrus County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Citrus County, FL include Seven Rivers Christian School and Saint John Paul II Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private schools in Citrus County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Christian).

Top-Ranked Citrus County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint John Paul II Catholic School
(Catholic)
4341 W Homosassa Trl
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2020
Gr: NS-8 | 275 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seven Rivers Christian School
Seven Rivers Christian School Photo - Our gospel mission is a part of every aspect of our school culture, from the classroom, to the court, to the field.
(Presbyterian)
(4)
4221 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-5696
Gr: PK-12 | 677 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee
Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee Photo - Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee about 60 miles north of Tampa, FL
All-girls | Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Inverness Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4222 S Florida Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-3759
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6150 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
(352) 489-3027
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Solid Rock Christian Academy
(Church of God)
972 N Christy Way
Inverness, FL 34453
(352) 726-9788
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Tuition listed
West Coast Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
718 Nw 1st Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2079
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Citrus County, Florida

Citrus County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 490
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-0360
Gr: K-12 | 54 students

Overview

This County (Citrus County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,613 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1190

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,000
$13,849
Average % on Financial Aid
72%
47%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
45 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
938 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
58%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
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
467 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Citrus County, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Citrus County, FL include Seven Rivers Christian School and Saint John Paul II Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Citrus County?
7 private schools are located in Citrus County.
How diverse are private schools in Citrus County?
Citrus County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Citrus County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Citrus County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Citrus County?
86% of private schools in Citrus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Christian).
Which private schools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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