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Sanford Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 1,343 students in Sanford, FL.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
73% of private preschools in Sanford, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,343
  • Average Tuition: $9,198
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Sanford, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,343
  • Average Tuition: $9,198
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Sanford, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Sanford Private Preschools (2026-27)

All Souls Catholic School Photo
All Souls Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
810 S Oak Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-7090
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Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Photo
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
100 Aero Lane
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 936-3636
(1)
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Live Oak Montessori School Photo
Live Oak Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori School (Christian)
800 W Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(321) 926-3557
(2)
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Map of City Church Academy
City Church Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Assembly of God
1711 S. Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
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Map of Florida Autism Center
Florida Autism Center
Gr: K | 3 students
Special Education School
1708 Lexington Green Ln
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 413-9550
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Map of Hidden Treasure Preschool Christian Academy
Hidden Treasure Preschool Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 20 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1320 Hickory Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(321) 926-3245
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Lake Mary KinderCare Photo
Lake Mary KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
910 W.Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 321-0053
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Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church Photo
Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
121 N Henderson Lane
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 330-4648
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Liberty Christian School Photo
Liberty Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2626 S Palmetto Ave
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 323-1583
(4)
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Map of Primrose School Of Lake Mary Heathrow
Primrose School Of Lake Mary Heathrow
Gr: PK-K | 172 students
Daycare / Preschool
1200 Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
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Map of Riverwalk Christian Academy
Riverwalk Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Church of God
801 W 22nd St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-2723
(1)
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Sanford, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Academy Of Excellence
Academy Of Excellence
Gr: NS-K | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
514 Walden View Drive
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 328-1242
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 27 students
Christian
1311 S Oak Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-0226
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Sanford, FL Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
+57.1% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,343
Students
+38.5% (+373 students) 10-yr
$9,198
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
45%
Students of Color
+73.1% (+19.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sanford)
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,540 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearSanford, FL Total Schools
202511
202411
202310
202210
202110
202011
201911
201810
20177
20166
20157
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# Students
1,343 Students
325,364 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025149228191
2024134219187
2023136215185
2022173218188
2021173207184
2020159198179
2019152209182
2018157211181
2017195225183
2015194206173
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% Students of Color
45%
45%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202545%45%32%
202443%45%32%
202340%44%32%
202230%42%31%
202130%42%32%
202032%43%31%
201926%40%31%
201829%41%30%
201721%36%31%
201526%39%31%
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0.67
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.670.710.65
20240.690.720.65
20230.710.710.65
20220.650.700.64
20210.650.710.64
20200.660.710.64
20190.640.700.64
20180.640.700.64
20170.670.680.62
20150.630.670.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
726 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20252%2%4%
20242%2%5%
20232%4%5%
20223%3%5%
20213%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20171%2%3%
20151%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
173 Students
53,809 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202513%17%8%
202414%17%8%
202316%16%8%
20229%16%8%
20219%16%7%
20209%16%7%
20198%16%7%
20188%15%7%
20178%14%6%
20156%15%6%
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# Black Students
107 Students
27,595 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20258%9%6%
20249%9%6%
202310%9%6%
20228%8%6%
20218%9%7%
202010%9%7%
201911%8%6%
201811%8%6%
201713%7%6%
20157%7%6%
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# White Students
396 Students
119,969 Students
% White Students
30%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202529%38%48%
202433%38%48%
202336%38%48%
202250%40%50%
202150%41%50%
202049%41%51%
201928%42%52%
201828%43%52%
201734%46%54%
201540%48%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
645 Students
111,283 Students
% of Others Students
48%
35%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202548%34%34%
202442%34%33%
202336%33%33%
202230%33%31%
202130%31%31%
202030%31%31%
201952%31%30%
201852%31%30%
201744%31%30%
201546%27%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
140 Teachers
27,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSanford, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202510:112:112:1
202410:112:112:1
202311:112:112:1
202215:112:112:1
202115:112:112:1
202015:112:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201510:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,198
$11,700
Average Summer Program Cost
$138
$503
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,300
$5,824
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Sanford, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Sanford, FL include Holy Cross Lutheran Academy, All Souls Catholic School, and Live Oak Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Sanford?
11 private preschools are located in Sanford.
How diverse are private preschools in Sanford?
Sanford private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is same as the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sanford?
73% of private preschools in Sanford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Sanford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Sanford include: Riverwalk Christian Academy vs. Liberty Christian School

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