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Lecanto Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 986 students in Lecanto, FL, 22% of all K-12 students in Lecanto, FL are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
100% of private schools in Lecanto, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lecanto 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 Photo
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
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Lecanto, FL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
986
Students
18
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lecanto)
This State (FL)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
986 Students
480,167 Students
% Students of Color
18%
48%
0.57
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
14 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
516 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
52%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
388 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
39%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1191
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
53%
48%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lecanto, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Lecanto, FL include Saint John Paul II Catholic School and Seven Rivers Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lecanto?
2 private schools are located in Lecanto.
What percentage of students in Lecanto go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Lecanto are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lecanto?
100% of private schools in Lecanto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Lecanto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lecanto include: Saint John Paul II Catholic School vs. Seven Rivers Christian School

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