Gulf Coast Christian Academy

2800 Pan American Blvd North Port, FL 34287
www.gccapreschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-1
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • Gulf Coast Christian Academy in North Port, FL, offers Christian–affiliated Montessori education for students in nursery school through first grade.
  • The school enrolls 31 students with 4 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 8.
  • Located in a suburban area, the academy follows a formal dress code and serves a small co–ed student population.
  • As a Montessori school with religious orientation, it provides early childhood education within a Christian framework in North Port.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-1
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-1
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
215 full time 165 part time
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Reaching Children, One Life at a Time!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Gulf Coast Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Gulf Coast Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
I love this school. My daughter attended this school for pre-K, and I could not be more thankful for the wonderful teachers and how amazing her year was. I watched her flourish, and she learned a lot of stuff. I was very thankful to everyone who worked hard to make all the kids feel loved and special. It's a wonderful school.
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5  
We love this school!! All the teachers and staff are so friendly and kind-hearted! Everything was super clean and neat, well organized and my son learned so much! Ms. Nicole is a wonderful director and we can't say enough about her! We love GCCA!!!!
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5  
My son went to pre-k at Gulf Coast Christian Academy. I was not fully committed for my son to go to what I considered Daycare. But the Director of the teachers quickly changed my mind. They were so loving and patient nachos with me but with my child. I could not recommend the school enough!
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