Bell Shoals Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Brandon, FL
2102 Bell Shoals Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Brandon
- Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2013–14
In Brandon, Florida, Bell Shoals Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 428 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 26% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 8 hours, 174 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 428
- Teachers
- 34 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 209 girls, 219 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bell Shoals Academy whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bell Shoals Academy
What grades does Bell Shoals Academy serve?
Bell Shoals Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Bell Shoals Academy?
About 428 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bell Shoals Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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