Hope Ranch Learning Academy Photo - HOPE Ranch Learning Academy in 17933 East Rd, Hudson, FL 34667 727-232-0119 http://www.hopeyouthranch.org/school/hope-ranch-learning-academy/ ampy@hopeyouthranch.org

Best Pasco County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 private schools serving 5,095 students in Pasco County, FL (there are 107 public schools, serving 83,033 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Pasco County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Pasco County, FL include First Christian Academy, Bishop Mclaughlin Catholic High School, and Elfers Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $10,279, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
59% of private schools in Pasco County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Pasco County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elfers Christian School
Elfers Christian School Photo - Cross-country Conference winners 2025
(Baptist)
(12)
5630 Olympia St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 845-0235
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Anthony Catholic School
Saint Anthony Catholic School Photo - Saint Anthony Catholic School is a VPK-8 private school in Pasco County, Florida. We are dedicated to providing a quality, Christ-centered education that addresses the needs of the whole child: spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical. Founded in 1884, our school prides itself on leading the way for our students to serve and care about the broader world around them.
(Catholic)
(2)
12155 Joe Herrmann Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Academy at the Lakes
Academy at the Lakes Photo - Lower Division Playground
(9)
2331 Collier Parkway
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 909-7919
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13651 Hays Road
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(727) 857-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5353 5th St
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 788-8384
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
First Christian Academy
First Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
6800 Trouble Creek Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 943-7411
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Photo - Educational Field Trips
(Church of God)
35534 State Road 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 782-7848
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Ranch Learning Academy
Hope Ranch Learning Academy Photo - HOPE Ranch Learning Academy in 17933 East Rd, Hudson, FL 34667 727-232-0119 http://www.hopeyouthranch.org/school/hope-ranch-learning-academy/ ampy@hopeyouthranch.org
Special Education School (Christian)
(1)
17933 East Rd
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 232-0119
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Land O' Lakes Christian School
Land O' Lakes Christian School Photo - Preschool
(Baptist)
(1)
5105 School Rd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 995-9040
Gr: NS-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millennium Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
10005 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 845-8150
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rainbow Tree Christian School
(Christian)
4917 State Road 54
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(172) 784-5899
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zephyrhills Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
34927 Eiland Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 779-1648
Gr: K-12 | 267 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
The Academy Of Spectrum Diversity Inc.
Special Education School (Christian)
34740 Chancey Rd
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 355-3230
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Adventist Christian Academy
Adventist Christian Academy Photo - npradventistacademy.com
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
4416 Thys Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 842-8919
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Tuition listed
Bishop Larkin Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
8408 Monarch Dr
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 862-6981
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Crossings Blvd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-9070
Gr: K-11 | 100 students
Darby Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 588-2440
Gr: K-10 | 29 students
Discovery Point 62
Alternative School
5415 Post Oak Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 907-8892
Gr: PK-1 | 156 students
East Pasco Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
38434 Centennial Rd
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-3646
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
35203 State Road 54
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 395-5117
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Esther School Inc- Palmetto
Special Education School (Christian)
5718 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 544-4700
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Esther's School New Port Richey
Special Education School (Christian)
5418 Madison St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 312-3760
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Esthers School
Special Education School (Christian)
9525 Hudson Ave
Hudson, FL 34667
(727) 233-9981
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
Faith Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
6300 Oakley Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 907-9462
Gr: PK-10 | 99 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Fellowship Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
5940 Massachusetts Ave
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 848-4593
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Tuition listed
Garden Montessori School
Montessori School
(11)
6845 Boyette Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 991-6335
Gr: NS-K | 139 students Tuition listed
Genesis Preparatory School
Genesis Preparatory School Photo
(4)
7710 Osteen Rd.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 753-7168
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis School
8100 Mitchell Ranch Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 372-9333
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2539 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 603-6100
Gr: NS-K Acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Schools of Pasco
Grace Christian Schools of Pasco Photo
(Christian)
9403 Scot St
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 863-1825
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
KinderCare at Cypress Creek
KinderCare at Cypress Creek Photo - Front Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2303 Oak Myrtle Lane
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 973-3725
Gr: NS-PK
Learning For Life Academy
Special Education School
27716 Cashford Cir
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 445-4229
Gr: 10 | 19 students
38303 North Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33540
(813) 779-2767
Gr: K-9 | 15 students
9316 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 868-9100
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students
New Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box 1283
New Port Richey, FL 34656
(727) 939-9400
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
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Pasco County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6609 River Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 845-1111
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students
Peace Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2205 Arcadia Rd
Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 937-5893
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1935 Abacus Rd
Holiday, FL 34690
(727) 934-3028
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Pasco County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
44 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,095 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
507 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1221
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,279
$13,849
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$598
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,328
$6,179
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
131 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
692 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
258 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
2,266 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
44%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
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
1,770 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
34%
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

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pasco County, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Pasco County, FL include First Christian Academy, Bishop Mclaughlin Catholic High School, and Elfers Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Pasco County?
41 private schools are located in Pasco County.
How much do private schools cost in Pasco County?
The average tuition cost is $10,279, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,849.
How diverse are private schools in Pasco County?
Pasco County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Pasco County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Pasco County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pasco County?
59% of private schools in Pasco County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Pasco County are often viewed compared to one another?

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