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Citrus County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,647 students in Citrus County, FL (there are 27 public schools, serving 15,889 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
86% of private schools in Citrus County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Citrus County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Saint John Paul II Catholic School
Saint John Paul II Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4341 W Homosassa Trl
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2020
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Seven Rivers Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 677 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
Presbyterian
4221 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-5696
(4)
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Eckerd E-Nini-Hassee
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-girls | Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
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Inverness Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
4222 S Florida Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 726-3759
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6150 N Lecanto Hwy
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
(352) 489-3027
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Solid Rock Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Church of God
972 N Christy Way
Inverness, FL 34453
(352) 726-9788
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West Coast Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Christian
718 Nw 1st Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
(352) 795-2079
(2)
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The Hive: Inspiring a Love of Learning
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
Christian
206 Washington Ave
Inverness, FL 34450
(352) 763-0990
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Citrus County Private Schools (Closed)

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New Testament Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Baptist
Po Box 490
Floral City, FL 34436
(352) 726-0360
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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,647 Students
480,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
52%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1191

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$12,529
Average % on Financial Aid
72%
48%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
16 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
45 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
938 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
57%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
501 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
30%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 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 Saint John Paul II Catholic School and Seven Rivers Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Citrus County?
8 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 48%.
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 Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Citrus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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