SCA commits itself to providing a quality childhood education program.
Our program works in partnership with parents to meet the unique development of each child socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually with the use of a developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum.
SCA Uses the A Beka Curriculum for all grades which is a Christian based program.
It provides enriching lessons in Phonics, Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, and Bible.
Students also partake in weekly Spanish, Music and Drama, Art, Health and P.E. classes.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Suncoast Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Suncoast Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Suncoast Christian Academy is Englewood Christian School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Terra Nichol Academy Df The Arts (2.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Englewood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
404 W Green St
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Terra Nichol Academy Df The Arts
Daycare / Preschool
701 Old Englewood Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3000
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3000
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6970 Mineola Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 475-2410
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 475-2410
3.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Genesis Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
4526 N Access Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Kindergarten Prep
Special Program Emphasis
3186 Abbington St
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-6100
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-6100
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 76 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Englewood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
404 W Green St
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Genesis Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
4526 N Access Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Venice Christian School ![Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance]( "Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance")
(Christian)
1200 Center Road
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2
727 Shore Road
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 493-8869
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 493-8869
9.8 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 7 students
Hope Presbyterian School
Alternative School (Presbyterian)
642 N Auburn Rd
Venice, FL 34292
(727) 410-0959
Venice, FL 34292
(727) 410-0959
11 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Englewood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
404 W Green St
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 208-5773
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6970 Mineola Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 475-2410
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 475-2410
3.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Genesis Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
4526 N Access Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Kindergarten Prep
Special Program Emphasis
3186 Abbington St
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-6100
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-6100
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 76 students
2800 Pan American Blvd
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 423-9996
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 423-9996
7.7 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Terra Nichol Academy Df The Arts
Daycare / Preschool
701 Old Englewood Rd
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3000
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-3000
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Kindergarten Prep
Special Program Emphasis
3186 Abbington St
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-6100
North Port, FL 34286
(941) 429-6100
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 76 students
2800 Pan American Blvd
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 423-9996
North Port, FL 34287
(941) 423-9996
7.7 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Venice Christian School ![Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance]( "Venice Christian School Photo - Front Entrance")
(Christian)
1200 Center Road
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 496-4411
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 270 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2
Epiphany Cathedral School ![Epiphany Cathedral School Photo - Our students take several fieldtrips a year to fun and educational destinations!]( "Epiphany Cathedral School Photo - Our students take several fieldtrips a year to fun and educational destinations!")
(Catholic)
316 Sarasota Street
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-2215
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-2215
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Student Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Field Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-5551
8238.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Venice Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Miami Ave E
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2111
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2111
8239 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Venice Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Indian Ave
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6726
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6726
8239 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
8239.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 1,752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
8239.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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