Canaan Academy

Canaan Academy in Lake Wales, FL serves 43 students in grades K through 8 in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1905, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 and employs 4 teachers.
The student body is 92% students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Annual tuition is $25,000, and the school offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Canaan Academy is affiliated with other religious organizations and is located on a 50–acre campus.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Canaan Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Polk County, FL is $13,921 for elementary schools and $14,286 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Polk County, FL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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