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

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Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 909 students
Yearly Tuition: $16,375
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mount Dora Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Church of Christ

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mount Dora Christian Academy
Pre-K	98
Kind	56
1	54
2	58
3	56
4	61
5	59
6	72
7	67
8	69
9	72
10	57
11	74
12	56

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Year Founded

1945

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017, 2025

Campus Size

73 acres

School Motto

Faith-Driven World Changers

Student Body

Total Students

909 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

68 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School polos and dress pants/shorts

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP 2D Art & DesignAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Drawing

AP English LanguageAP Human Geography

AP MicroeconomicsAP Pre Calculus

AP ResearchAP U.S. History

AP US Government & PoliticsAP World History

Human Body SystemsMedical Interventions

Principles of Biomedical Science

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,375

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Tuition Notes

View our tuition and fees schedule here: www.mdcacademy.org

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,896

Admissions Director

Natalie Yawn

Admissions Associate

Ashton Ward

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$10 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

School Mascot

Bulldogs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Junior Beta ClubSenior Beta Club

Student Leadership AssociationYearbook Staff

Youth Philanthropy Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Beginner BandChorus

Concert BandJazz Band

Theatre

School Notes

Established in 1945, Mount Dora Christian Academy serves more than 900 students from preschool through grade 12.
MDCA is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering faith-driven world changers in a Christ-centered, loving community.
Students are challenged to pursue academic excellence, grow in faith, and engage in meaningful service.

Mount Dora Christian Academy is an award-winning, premier Christian school in Central Florida serving more than 900 students from preschool through grade 12.
Grounded in a Christ-centered, loving community, MDCA is committed to educating, equipping, and empowering faith-driven world changers.
Recognized for excellence in academics, athletics, and fine arts, the school offers a wide range of opportunities, including 33 athletic teams and multiple clubs and organizations, while remaining rooted in faith-filled learning.
More than 90 percent of MDCA graduates continue to post-secondary education, equipped to impact their world for Christ.
Students are challenged to pursue academic excellence, grow in faith, and engage in meaningful service. The fulfillment of this mission is reflected in MDCA's Class of 2025, who earned $5.4 million in scholarships and completed more than 8,100 hours of community service, evidence of lives prepared to impact the world for Christ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mount Dora Christian Academy cost?

Mount Dora Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $16,375 for private students.

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, 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 Calendar

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Date

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 8/8/2025

A fantastic school with great core values. We couldn't ask for a better school environment for our children. The staff loves on our kids like they were their own. Great academic opportunities, and the athletic department has the best director in the state. We love this school!!

- Posted by Parent - Asher

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!!

- Posted by Parent - Vaughn

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, FL is $10,622 for elementary schools and $11,868 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, FL is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).