Deland Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–12
DeLand, FL
915 E New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in DeLand
Deland Preparatory Academy is an independent private school in DeLand, Florida, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 101 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 188 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 101
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 188 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Deland Preparatory Academy.
How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Deland Preparatory 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 Deland Preparatory Academy
What grades does Deland Preparatory Academy serve?
Deland Preparatory Academy serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Deland Preparatory Academy?
About 101 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Deland Preparatory 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 87% since 2019–20
DeLand, FL0.1 mi
Blue Jay Academy of South Daytona
Special education school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
DeLand, FL0.1 mi
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 85% of Montessori schools in Florida
DeLand, FL0.9 mi
St. Barnabas Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in DeLand
DeLand, FL1.4 mi
St. Peter Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in DeLand
DeLand, FL1.5 mi
T.O.P Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Florida
DeLand, FL1.5 mi