Sunshine Academy and Daycare
Church of God school · Grades Pre-K–10
Bradenton, FL
2520 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Florida
- Serving families in Bradenton since at least 2011
In Bradenton, Florida, Sunshine Academy and Daycare is a Church of God private school for students from pre-K through 10th grade. About 92 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 268% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 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–10
- Students
- 92
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Church of God
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Christian schools in Florida.
- Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Teachers and Schools
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sunshine Academy and Daycare 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 Sunshine Academy and Daycare
What grades does Sunshine Academy and Daycare serve?
Sunshine Academy and Daycare serves grades Pre-K–10.
How many students attend Sunshine Academy and Daycare?
About 92 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sunshine Academy and Daycare?
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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