Good Shepherd Episcopal School Photo

Best Punta Gorda Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 309 students in Punta Gorda, FL (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,482 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Punta Gorda, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Punta Gorda, FL is Good Shepherd Episcopal School.
100% of private schools in Punta Gorda, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Punta Gorda Private Schools (2026)

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

Punta Gorda, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students

Overview

This Town (Punta Gorda)
This State (FL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
309 Students
480,379 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
41,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,105
$13,808

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
30 Students
55,399 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
130 Students
182,682 Students
% White Students
35%
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
158 Students
129,282 Students
% of Others Students
43%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 47%.
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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