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Punta Gorda Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 309 students in Punta Gorda, FL, 4% of all K-12 students in Punta Gorda, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Punta Gorda, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Punta Gorda Private Schools (2026)

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Photo
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Episcopal
1800 Shreve ST
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-2139
(1)
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Gator Wilderness Camp School
Gr: 5-11 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Mennonite)
44930 Farabee Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 639-7722
(3)
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Grace Community School of Port Charlotte Photo
Grace Community School of Port Charlotte
Gr: NS-K
Christian
4334 Laura Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-7011
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Joyful Noise Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
Church of Christ
24515 Rampart Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 629-4821
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Port Charlotte Adventist School
Gr: PK-10 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2100 Loveland Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-6071
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Punta Gorda, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

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Compass Learning Center
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
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Punta Gorda, FL Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
309
Students
-39.2% (-199 students) 10-yr
$6,105
Avg. Tuition
+10.8% (+$597) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-15.4% (-2 students) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
+68.4% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Punta Gorda)
This State (FL)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,770 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPunta Gorda, FL Total Schools
20255
20245
20236
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
309 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202577182179
202477175172
202333179174
202241185185
202141178180
202041166171
201954176175
201854173172
201757186180
201688181178
2015102166167
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% Students of Color
32%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202532%47%34%
202432%47%34%
202343%46%33%
202240%45%33%
202140%45%32%
202040%45%32%
201936%42%31%
201836%42%31%
201735%37%32%
201625%39%32%
201519%41%32%
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0.68
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.680.730.65
20240.680.730.65
20230.620.730.65
20220.690.720.64
20210.690.720.64
20200.690.720.64
20190.670.710.63
20180.670.710.63
20170.630.690.61
20160.670.680.61
20150.630.680.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
43 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202512%19%9%
202412%20%9%
202316%19%9%
202213%18%8%
202113%18%9%
202013%18%9%
20199%18%8%
20189%18%8%
20178%16%8%
20165%16%8%
20154%16%8%
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# Black Students
30 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20258%12%7%
20248%12%7%
202315%11%8%
202213%11%7%
202113%11%7%
202013%12%8%
201918%10%7%
201818%10%7%
201717%9%7%
201610%9%7%
20157%9%8%
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# White Students
130 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
35%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202535%39%52%
202435%39%52%
202358%39%52%
202248%41%54%
202148%42%54%
202048%42%54%
201949%43%56%
201849%44%56%
201757%47%58%
201636%47%58%
201536%48%58%
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# 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
158 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202543%27%26%
202443%26%26%
20238%27%25%
202224%27%25%
202124%26%25%
202024%25%24%
201923%26%24%
201823%25%23%
201711%26%22%
201645%25%22%
201549%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20227:112:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202550%51%55%
202450%51%54%
202350%51%54%
202250%50%54%
202150%50%54%
202050%49%54%
201950%48%53%
201850%47%53%
201750%46%53%
201650%47%52%
201550%46%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025111615
2024131515
2023131515
2022131515
2021131515
2020131515
2019131515
2018131515
2017141515
2016131515
2015131515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,105
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPunta Gorda, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$6,105$14,120$15,012
2024$6,105$11,299$13,254
2023$6,105$10,452$12,626
2022$6,105$9,929$12,187
2021$6,105$9,496$11,800
2020$6,105$8,947$11,512
2019$6,105$8,878$11,293
2018$6,105$8,498$11,017
2017$5,955$8,019$10,708
2016$5,508$7,729$10,356
2015$5,508$7,558$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Punta Gorda, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Punta Gorda, FL is Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Punta Gorda?
5 private schools are located in Punta Gorda.
How diverse are private schools in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Punta Gorda go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Punta Gorda are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Punta Gorda?
100% of private schools in Punta Gorda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Church of Christ).

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