Sumter County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Sumter County (2026-27)

Map of Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Baptist
10926 S Us Highway 301
Webster, FL 33597
(352) 793-7224
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Sumter County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sumter Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
2210 Cr 528
Sumterville, FL 33585
(352) 793-2358

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
19 Students
480,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
19%
# Black Students
0 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
0%
12%
# White Students
13 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
69%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
26%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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