Gateway Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 441 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,780
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jun. 26
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gateway Academy
Pre-K	70
Kind	62
1	53
2	51
3	59
4	50
5	31
6	31
7	28
8	6

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Year Founded

2005

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Campus Size

15 acres

Student Body

Total Students

441 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jun. 26

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,780

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K: $9780 K - 5th Grade: $10,260 6th - 8th Grade: $10,740

Admissions Director

Britney Theriot

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Cheering

School Notes

As an education outreach ministry of Destiny Worship Center, it is the deepest desire of Gateway Academy to instill the love of Jesus Christ in the hearts of our children. Our desire is to partner with families in building Christian character and academic excellence in our students, so they may impact their world for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Students at Gateway Academy are expected to 1. Grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, become disciples of our Lord, and to advance the Kingdom of God 2. Be academically equipped to fulfill their God-given destiny 3. Use their unique talents, spiritual gifts, and academic abilities to influence society in a positive manner.

School Motto: Academic Excellence, Christ-Centered Education
School Mascot: Gators

MISSION STATEMENT
As an education outreach ministry of Destiny Worship Center, it is the deepest desire of Gateway Academy to instill the love of Jesus Christ in the hearts of our children. Our desire is to partner with families in building Christian character and academic excellence in our students, so they may impact their world for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES
Students at Gateway Academy are expected to-grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, become disciples of our Lord, and to advance the Kingdom of God-be academically equipped to fulfill their God-given destiny-use their unique talents, spiritual gifts and academic abilities to influence society in a positive manner.

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How much does Gateway Academy cost?

Gateway Academy's tuition is approximately $9,780 for private students.

What sports does Gateway Academy offer?

Gateway Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cheering.

What is Gateway Academy's ranking?

Gateway Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Gateway Academy?

The application deadline for Gateway Academy is Jun. 26.

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,755 for elementary schools and $14,544 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).