For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 19 students in Sumter County, FL (there are 13 public schools, serving 9,597 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Sumter County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Sumter County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Sumter County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maranatha Christian Academy
(Baptist)
10926 S Us Highway 301
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-7224
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-7224
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sumter Christian School (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
2210 Cr 528
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-2358
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-2358
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Overview
This County (Sumter County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
19 Students
480,379 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
47%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
41,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
19%
# Black Students
n/a
55,399 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
13 Students
182,682 Students
% White Students
69%
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
5 Students
129,282 Students
% of Others Students
26%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sumter County, FL?
1 private schools are located in Sumter County, FL.
What percentage of students in Sumter County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Sumter County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumter County?
100% of private schools in Sumter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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