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Desoto Christian School

Baptist school · Grades 3–9

Arcadia, FL

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27 N Polk Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 100% of Christian schools in Florida
  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Arcadia
  • Serving families in Arcadia since at least 2011

Desoto Christian School is a Baptist private school in Arcadia, Florida, for students from 3rd grade through 9th grade. It has about 4 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 100% of Christian schools in Florida. Students attend about 5.5 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 3–9
Students
4
Teachers
2.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 100% of Christian schools in Florida (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    10’11–1212’13–1412’15–1614’17–1811’21–224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    31
    61
    71
    91

    Student body

    White50%
    Hispanic or Latino50%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Desoto 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 Desoto Christian School

    What grades does Desoto Christian School serve?

    Desoto Christian School serves grades 3–9.

    How many students attend Desoto Christian School?

    About 4 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Desoto 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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