Foundation Christian Academy

3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. Valrico, FL 33596
foundationchristianacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Foundation Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1992
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Burgundy

Student Body

Total Students
418 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to grade and for number of days attending preschool.
Admissions Director
Bonnie Martin
Admissions Associate
Samantha Tedrow
Application URL

School Notes

  • Come grow with us academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
  • School Motto: Preparing hands to serve the community and feet to serve the world with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness.
  • Parents enjoy the family atmosphere at Foundation, where students receive an excellent education in a Christian environment.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foundation Christian Academy's ranking?
Foundation Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Foundation Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Foundation Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
So blessed to have found this school! Great communication with the parents. Nurturing environment. Great opportunities for band, drama, art, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, etc. Rare to find a follow the golden rule small school that offers so many extra activities!
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5  
We've been a part of this school environment since my oldest was in preschool and my high schooler is still thriving. Best investment we ever made!
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5  
I would absolutely recommend Foundation Christian to any parent looking for a school that provides an excellent and challenging education in an environment that is encouraging and nurturing socially, emotionally, academically and spiritually. My kids are learning and growing in character, academics, athletics and the arts in a way that wasn't possible at the public schools they've attended in the past. They come home excited about what they're learning and about the friendships and relationships they're building with the other students and their wonderful teachers. The school offers sports, music and the arts and a variety of extracurricular activities in an environment and community that is thriving and nurturing academically, spiritually and socially within the school and in the community beyond. I'm excited that my kids and our family can be part of such a great school community that will have a positive impact for generations to come! The teachers and administration have been a pleasure to work with so far and have been very accessible and responsive when we've needed help or had questions.
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The average private school tuition in Hillsborough County, FL is $11,900 for elementary schools and $12,841 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hillsborough County, FL is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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