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Mount Dora Christian Academy

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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017, 2025
Campus Size
73 acres

Student Body

Total Students
909 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Mount Dora Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/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
Average SAT score
1300
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School polos and dress pants/shorts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
Endowment Size
$10 million

Sports

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

  • School Motto: Faith-Driven World Changers
  • School Mascot: Bulldogs
  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

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 Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
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!!
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5  
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, FL is $13,090 for elementary schools and $12,000 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, FL is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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