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Hillcrest Private Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Pensacola, FL

2031 Fairchild St, Pensacola, FL 32504

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Pensacola
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Pensacola, Florida, Hillcrest Private Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,656 students attend. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 4 hours, 176 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
1,656
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Boys and girls
Coed · 809 girls, 847 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 4 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 30% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K82
    1131
    2128
    3128
    4122
    5142
    6162
    7154
    8121
    9173
    10137
    11101
    1275

    Student body

    White67%
    Two or more races20%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black4%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hillcrest Private Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    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 Hillcrest Private Academy

    What grades does Hillcrest Private Academy serve?

    Hillcrest Private Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Hillcrest Private Academy?

    About 1,656 students, with 1656 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hillcrest Private 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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