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Merritt Island Christian School Top 12 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (FL)
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Merritt Island Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 726 students in Merritt Island, FL, 12% of all K-12 students in Merritt Island, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in Merritt Island, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merritt Island Private Schools (2026-27)

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Merritt Island Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Baptist
140 Magnolia Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 453-2710
(4)
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Alpha Leraning Inc
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students
Special Education School
3700 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 102
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 453-7077
(1)
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Brevard Private Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
508 S Plumosa St
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 459-3466
(4)
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Calvary Chapel Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
3500 N Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 459-2900
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Faces
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
5525 N Ctenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 806-3911
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Ksc International Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum
505 Odyssey Way # 401
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(813) 601-3329
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Merritt Island KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
55 Catalina Isle Dr.
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 453-3473
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Merritt Island, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

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Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
1940 N Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-0263
(1)
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Faithful Hearts Academy Inc.
Gr: 3-11 | 8 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1365 N Ctenay Pkwy Ste B
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 349-0152
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Merritt Island, FL Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
726
Students
$10,978
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merritt Island)
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,773 Schools
# Students
726 Students
480,518 Students
% Students of Color
29%
48%
0.67
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
62 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
331 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
46%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
246 Students
130,272 Students
% of Others Students
34%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
52%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,978
$12,529
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merritt Island, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Merritt Island, FL is Merritt Island Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Merritt Island?
7 private schools are located in Merritt Island.
How diverse are private schools in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Merritt Island go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Merritt Island are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merritt Island?
29% of private schools in Merritt Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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