Hernando Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 472 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,900
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hernando Christian 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)
Other school association(s)
Cognia
National Honor Society (NHS)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hernando Christian Academy
Pre-K	12
Kind	36
1	36
2	36
3	54
4	54
5	36
6	40
7	40
8	40
9	22
10	22
11	22
12	22

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Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 20, 2027

Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

472 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

20 students

Advanced Courses

Calculus

Average SAT score

1120

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,900

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Tuition Notes

Tuition runs from $8,400 - $9,400 depending on grade level.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Candace Tarvin

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

VolleyballWeightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Bible Study GroupsFishing Club

National Elementary Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

National Junior Honor SocietyPuppetry Club

Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:

Worship Team

School Notes

Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) is the only accredited ACSI school in Hernando County.
The school is also accredited by Cognia, formally known as AdvancED, which allows graduates to enter U.S. colleges and universities.
Situated on 30 acres in Brooksville Florida, HCA has been providing quality Christian education for the families of Hernando County since 1981.
We enroll students beginning at K4 - 12 grade.
Our teaching staff is college degreed and certified, so you will have the assurance that your student will learn in an enviroment where the instructional staff are credentialed teachers working in their field of expertise.
We have Honors classes and Dual Enrollment offered with two colleges
Our school prepares your student for taking their SAT's by offering SAT prep courses.

School Motto: "Building Leaders With Christian Character"
School Mascot: Lions

Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) offers an academically challenging education within the frame of Christian principles and values. A wide variety of learning experiences are available for students through excellent textbooks and materials which are utilized by our outstanding faculty to meet the varied learning styles and academic levels and needs of students. The curriculum highlights a Christian worldview and emphasizes encouraging students to cultivate strong moral principles and personal ethical standards while developing their individual relationships with Christ. Non-discrimination Statement Hernando Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and tuition discount programs, personnel policies or other school-administered programs. Hernando Christian Academy is accredited through ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), as well as Cognia, formally known as AdvancED, which allows graduates to enter U.S. colleges and universities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hernando Christian Academy cost?

Hernando Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $9,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Hernando Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Hernando Christian Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does Hernando Christian Academy offer?

Hernando Christian Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Hernando Christian Academy's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Hernando Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Hernando Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Hernando County, FL is $9,180 for elementary schools and $9,180 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hernando County, FL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).