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Bethany Christian School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

West Melbourne, FL

1100 Dorchester Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in West Melbourne since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Bethany Christian School is a Baptist private school in West Melbourne, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 199 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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–12
Students
199
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 134 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 60% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    203’11–12225’13–14252’15–16154’17–18156’19–20157’21–22199’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K64
    K21
    121
    220
    323
    416
    523
    613
    715
    814
    914
    108
    113
    128

    Student body

    White47%
    Black23%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Two or more races13%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bethany Christian School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Bethany Christian School

    What grades does Bethany Christian School serve?

    Bethany Christian School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Bethany Christian School?

    About 199 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bethany Christian School?

    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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