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Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2004
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 2, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
540 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClassesBaking Club
Cooking ClubGardening Club
Tutoring Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ProgramMusic Ministry
Music ProgramMusical Theater Program
Painting


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball TeamCheerleading squad
Soccer SkillsTennis
Volleyball Teams

School Notes

  • School Motto: Shine Bright Sunlight!
  • School Mascot: Sunlight Supernova
  • SCA administers a premier academic program based on a Christian worldview, offering a comprehensive learning plan driven by specific outcomes and objectives, focusing on individualized instruction, providing accountability through assessment, implemented by an excellent faculty. We strive to provide a loving and safe environment in which children can explore God and His world from a distinctively Christian point of view.
  • At our school, you will discover an excellent and loving faculty that is well-educated and properly credentialed. We provide a healthy balance of teacher-directed and child-centered learning, through whole group, small group and individualized instruction, and according to measurable learning outcomes.Experiences are provided that meet each child's needs and stimulate learning in all developmental areas including physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.
  • Each child is viewed as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development. Different levels of ability, development, and learning styles are expected, accepted, and used to design appropriate activities.Interactions and activities are designed to develop children's positive feelings toward learning.
  • Sunlight Christian Academy is a mission school;families from all walks of life and religious backgrounds are welcome to become part of our school.Request a tour online and see for yourself what makes Sunlight such a special place!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West often compared to?
Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Christian Academy, Morningside Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West offer?
Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West's ranking?
Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West?
The application deadline for Sunlight Christian Academy Lower School St. Lucie West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
School Closed: Teacher Work Day 🆑
September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
School Closed: Teacher Work Day 🆑
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
School Closed: Fall Holiday 🍂🆑
November 10, 2025 (Monday)
School Closed: Veterans Day 🆑
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Fall After School Programs 🍂
November 21, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in St. Lucie County, FL is $7,899 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in St. Lucie County, FL is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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