At Mount Dora Christian Academy, we believe in the power of a Christ-centered community to cultivate faith-driven world changers. Our faculty & staff care about every individual student and will do their best to help each student succeed.
With our small class sizes and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, it's easy for new students to find their way.
We find that families quickly begin calling MDCA home.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,912
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Dora Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017
Student Body
Total Students
791 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental, AP Gov/Economics, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Pre Calculus, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, Principles of Biomedical Science
Average SAT score
1300
Average ACT score
29
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,912
Tuition Notes
More detailed tuition information can be found on our website under admission/tuition & fees.
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
74%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Natalie Yawn
Admissions Associate
Ashton Ward
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Color Guard, Junior Beta Club, Senior Beta Club, Spanish Honors Society, Student Government Association, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Beginner Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band
Color Guard, Junior Beta Club, Senior Beta Club, Spanish Honors Society, Student Government Association, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Beginner Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band
School Notes
- With a mission statement of Educating for Life and Eternity, Mount Dora Christian Academy is an accredited private Christian school on a beautiful 70 acre campuswhere students are provided opportunities in rigorous academics, competitive fine arts, and winning athletics. Each subject is taught with a Christian worldview and students learn to serve others through community service. Our goal is to prepare students for the collegiate environment, for the work place, for an abundant life and to look at the world through the eyes of the Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount Dora Christian Academy cost?
Mount Dora Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $13,912 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mount Dora Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Mount Dora Christian Academy is 74%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Mount Dora Christian Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Mount Dora Christian Academy offer?
Mount Dora Christian Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Mount Dora Christian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.
What is Mount Dora Christian Academy's ranking?
Mount Dora Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mount Dora Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Mount Dora Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/15/2023
An outstanding institution that offers world-class, academics and athletics. The teachers are simply fabulous, and they are committed to excellence in classroom instruction. I consider MDCA, one of the finest college, preparatory institutions in the state of Florida. In everything they honor God!!
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