Riverland Christian Academy Photo - 2022 Kindergarten class during their graduation presentation.

Best Dunnellon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 326 students in Dunnellon, FL (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,927 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Dunnellon, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Dunnellon, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Schools in Dunnellon, FL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dunnellon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
20831 Powell Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 489-7716
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Riverland Christian Academy
Riverland Christian Academy Photo - 2022 Kindergarten class during their graduation presentation.
(Baptist)
19455 SW 61st St
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 489-6177
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Dunnellon)
This State (FL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
326 Students
479,175 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
41,513 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
51%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1280
(Out of 1600)
1191

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,400
$14,121

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
10 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
148 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
45%
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
150 Students
127,793 Students
% of Others Students
46%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dunnellon, FL?
2 private schools are located in Dunnellon, FL.
What percentage of students in Dunnellon go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Dunnellon are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dunnellon?
100% of private schools in Dunnellon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Dunnellon are often viewed compared to one another?

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