For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 272 students in Dade City, FL (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,595 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Dade City, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Dade City, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Dade City, FL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Darby Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
Gr: K-10 | 29 students
East Pasco Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
38434 Centennial Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-3646
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-3646
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Ridge Manor Christian Academy
(Christian)
34275 Cortez Blvd
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 583-4382
Dade City, FL 33523
(352) 583-4382
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
12747 Happy Hill Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-3100
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-3100
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Extracurrculars: 1
Overview
This Town (Dade City)
This State (FL)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
272 Students
480,040 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
48%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
40 Teachers
41,755 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
19%
# Black Students
23 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
146 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
50%
39%
# 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
30 Students
129,815 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dade City, FL?
4 private schools are located in Dade City, FL.
What percentage of students in Dade City go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dade City are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dade City?
100% of private schools in Dade City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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