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Ocala Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Ocala, FL

1714 SE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Ocala
  • 94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 62% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Ocala since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Ocala, Florida, Ocala Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 559 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 62% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 94% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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
559
Teachers
31 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18
Boys and girls
Coed · 499 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 94% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 90% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    346’11–12392’13–1449’17–18407’19–20438’21–22559’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K57
    147
    242
    346
    446
    549
    649
    753
    855
    932
    1039
    1124
    1220

    Student body

    White45%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    Black17%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

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

    What grades does Ocala Christian Academy serve?

    Ocala Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Ocala Christian Academy?

    About 559 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Ocala Christian 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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