Gateway Christian Academy

Gateway Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL offers co–ed education for grades PK through 5 in a midsize city community setting.
Founded in 1993, the school enrolls 120 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 10 teachers.
The school has a 100% student population of color and is affiliated with the Assembly of God and other religious organizations.
Annual tuition is $7,700, with 99% of students receiving financial aid, and admissions operate on a rolling basis with deadlines on February 1 and June 30.
Gateway Christian Academy maintains a formal dress code and 50% of its faculty hold advanced degrees.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,700
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Jun. 30 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / Jun. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
99%
Admissions Director
Maxeene Knight
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gateway Christian Academy cost?
Gateway Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $7,700 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Gateway Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Gateway Christian Academy is Feb. 1 / Jun. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Jun. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,700
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Jun. 30 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,374 for elementary schools and $20,113 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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