For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 73 students in Hardee County, FL (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,725 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Hardee County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Hardee County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Hardee County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeside Neurologic
Special Education School
1962 Vandolah Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2857
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-2857
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Oxendine Road
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 832-7829
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 832-7829
Gr: 1-9 | 8 students
Overview
This County (Hardee County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
73 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
47%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
5 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,600
$13,849
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
55,408 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
60 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
82%
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
2 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
3%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hardee County, FL?
3 private schools are located in Hardee County, FL.
What percentage of students in Hardee County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Hardee County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hardee County?
33% of private schools in Hardee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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