Hollister Christian Academy in Hollister, FL offers co–ed education for grades 4 through 6 in a rural setting.
The school enrolls 8 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 2 teachers.
It operates under a Baptist orientation and participates in the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program.
The student body includes 50 percent students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the small enrollment.
Located near Palatka, FL, the academy serves families seeking a rural Christian elementary private school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hollister Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Hollister Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Hollister Christian Academy is Peniel Baptist Academy (6.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3111 Saint Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Deseret Academy
Alternative School
304 5th Street
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
9.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
938 Westriver Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Deseret Academy
Alternative School
304 5th Street
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
9.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
938 Westriver Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
3900 SE State Road 100
Starke, FL 32091
(352) 473-4040
Starke, FL 32091
(352) 473-4040
20.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3111 Saint Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Deseret Academy
Alternative School
304 5th Street
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
9.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
938 Westriver Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3111 Saint Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
3900 SE State Road 100
Starke, FL 32091
(352) 473-4040
Starke, FL 32091
(352) 473-4040
20.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Windsor Christian Academy
(Baptist)
918 Se County Road 234
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 375-1144
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 375-1144
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Northside Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7415 Nw County Road 225
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-7124
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-7124
26.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 236 students
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Hawthorne Middle/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
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21403 Se 69th Ave
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1900
8445.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Chester Shell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-1901
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Fort Mccoy School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
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Rank:
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Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134
(352) 671-6325
Fort Mc Coy, FL 32134
(352) 671-6325
8446.3 miles
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Ochwilla Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 N State Road 21
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352) 481-0204
8447.3 miles
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Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
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Top 50%10
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Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
Melrose, FL 32666
(352) 475-2060
8448.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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