T.o.p. Academy in Deland, FL, serves 35 co–ed students from preschool through eighth grade in a small city community.
The school has a Pentecostal orientation with an affiliation to Accelerated Christian Education (ACE).
T.o.p. Academy maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with three teachers on staff.
Student diversity includes 95% representation of students of color in this small private school.
Compared to nearby Deland private schools, T.o.p. Academy is among the smaller PK–8 options available parents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are T.o.p. Academy often compared to?
T.o.p. Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Stetson Baptist Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for T.o.p. Academy?
The application deadline for T.o.p. Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: T.o.p. Academy vs. Stetson Baptist Christian School
The nearest high school to T.o.p. Academy is Blue Jay Academy West Volusia (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is T.o.p Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T.o.p Academy
(Pentecostal)
330 S Thompson Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
217 N Stone St Ste B
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special Education School
107 S Chandler Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
1702 N Woodland Blvd # 116401
Deland, FL 32720
(336) 279-0322
Deland, FL 32720
(336) 279-0322
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
186 Industrial Center Dr
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 218-3128
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 218-3128
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Central Fellowship Christian Academy
(Baptist)
626 E Kicklighter Rd
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-2803
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-2803
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 6 students
875 Elkcam Blvd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-4515
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-4515
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T.o.p Academy
(Pentecostal)
330 S Thompson Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
217 N Stone St Ste B
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
T.o.p Academy
(Pentecostal)
330 S Thompson Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
217 N Stone St Ste B
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-5454
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1025 W Minnesota Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-7791
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(352) 383-2177
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2177
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(407) 884-2258
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(352) 383-6101
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(352) 383-6101
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(352) 385-4399
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(352) 385-4399
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(352) 385-1140
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