Grove City Christian School in Avon Park, FL serves 625 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 51 teachers.
Established with an affiliation to the Church of the Nazarene, the school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and other religious school associations.
The student body includes 13.36% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the suburban Avon Park area.
Grove City Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for having one of the largest student enrollments.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grove City Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
625 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove City Christian School's ranking?
Grove City Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Grove City Christian School?
The application deadline for Grove City Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Grove City Christian School is Parkview Prep Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
507 Rich St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Tuition listed
Walker Memorial Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1525 W Avon Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2600 N Highlands Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Divine Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
449 Park St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
8.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
507 Rich St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Tuition listed
Walker Memorial Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1525 W Avon Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2600 N Highlands Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Divine Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
449 Park St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
1160 Persimmon Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
8.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
507 Rich St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Tuition listed
Walker Memorial Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1525 W Avon Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-3131
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2600 N Highlands Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 453-0894
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students
Divine Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
449 Park St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
8.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
507 Rich St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Tuition listed
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
8.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
316 Terrell Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3192
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3192
20.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Tuition listed
230 N Fifth Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-6617
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-6617
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Lakeview Christian School
(Methodist)
503 Kent Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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Wauchula Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3141
8289.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 735-2300
8289.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 School House Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 773-5473
8289.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Hardee Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
8289.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1009 N 6th Th Ave
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-9058
8289.9 miles
Gr: K-12
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