Hillcrest Academy Free School in Pensacola, FL is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades PK through 12 in a small city community.
Founded in 2010, the school currently enrolls 1,851 students with 106 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The student body includes 26% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Pensacola area.
Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for student body size.
The school offers a full grade span from preschool through 12th grade, providing continuous education in an urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,851 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Aug 31, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
1,851 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educational freedom for all homeschoolers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillcrest Academy Free School's ranking?
Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Academy Free School?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Academy Free School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Hillcrest Academy Free School is Trinitas Christian School (1.2 miles away)
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Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 484-3515
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 484-3515
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Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 969-0088
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 969-0088
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Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 476-9208
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 476-9208
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
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Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 478-8838
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 478-8838
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Montessori School
4100 Montessori Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 433-4155
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 433-4155
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