Mount Dora Christian Academy
2017 National Blue Ribbon Elementary School Connecting with students is a hallmark characteristic of the MDCA faculty. Students flourish in an environment that blends superior learning outcomes with a family atmosphere.
Athletics, fine arts, clubs, and organizations further enhance the opportunities for students to be truly known by those around them.
From two years old until high school graduation, students are valued and encouraged to purse their passions.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 614 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,488
- 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:
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ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
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
614 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental, AP Gov/Economics, AP Human Geography, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Biotechnology Honors, 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
$10,488
Tuition Notes
Elementary Tuition is $9468. Middle School Tuition is $10380. High School Tuition is 10488. 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 Davis
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boys & Girls Bible Study, Robotics Team, Spanish Honors Society, Student Government Association
Club or Organization:
Color Guard, Junior Beta Club, Key Club, Mission Possible, Rho Kappa, Senior Beta Club, STEM National Honors Society, Student Athletic Advisory Council, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Beginner Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band
Club or Organization:
Color Guard, Junior Beta Club, Key Club, Mission Possible, Rho Kappa, Senior Beta Club, STEM National Honors Society, Student Athletic Advisory Council, 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 campus where 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
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