Sunnydale Adventist Academy has been operating since 1946. Sunnydale Adventist Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities, Inc. and the National Council for Private School Accreditation. Sunnydale was founded to serve the youth of Missouri but now has expanded it's reach to include the entire US and International Students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,150
- Average class size: 35 students
- Application Deadline: May. 1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sunnydale Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1946
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
35 students
Advanced Courses
Advanced computer -Dual Credit
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Jeans & polo shirt or better
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
May. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
9150 tuition
5350 dormitory fee
Admissions Director
Kim Kelly
Admissions Associate
Gary Russell
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Associated Student Body, Mission trip -Africa, Mission trip -Domestic, Mission trip -India, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Handbells
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gymnastics
School Notes
- School Motto: 'He said to them, Go…. preach the gospel to all people.'
- School Mascot: Spartans
- Sunnydale Adventist Academy is located in mid Missouri. It's rural campus is located approximatedly 5 miles West of Centralia, Missouri. Sunnydale's main recruiting area is Iowa, Missouri, Eastern Kansas/Nebraska, and Western Illionis but also has a number of international student each year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sunnydale Adventist Academy cost?
Sunnydale Adventist Academy's tuition is approximately $9,150 for private students.
What schools are Sunnydale Adventist Academy often compared to?
Sunnydale Adventist Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Sda School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sunnydale Adventist Academy offer?
Sunnydale Adventist Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Sunnydale Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Sunnydale Adventist Academy is May. 1.
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The nearest elementary school is Sunnydale Sda Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Harrisburg Early Learning Center (15.2 miles away)
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Grades: 7-12 | 193 students 19 miles 204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I went there and loved it. It helped make me the person that I am today. I built confidence and character, along with guidance and friendships that are still going strong today. Thank you Sunnydale.
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