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Best Charlotte County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,602 students in Charlotte County, FL (there are , serving 16,932 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
91% of private schools in Charlotte County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Charlotte County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Charlotte Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
365 Orlando Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 764-7673
Map of Family Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Baptist
20035 Quesada Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-8977
Good Shepherd Episcopal School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Episcopal
1800 Shreve ST
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-2139
(1)
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
21505 Augusta Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-5533
Map of Gator Wilderness Camp School
Gr: 5-11 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Mennonite)
44930 Farabee Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 639-7722
(3)
Map of Genesis Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Alternative School (Christian)
4526 N Access Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
Genesis Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Church of the Nazarene
19150 Helena Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 627-4849
(5)
Grace Community School of Port Charlotte Photo
Gr: NS-K
Christian
4334 Laura Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-7011
Map of Joyful Noise Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
Church of Christ
24515 Rampart Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 629-4821
Map of Port Charlotte Adventist School
Gr: PK-10 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2100 Loveland Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-6071
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Charlotte County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Compass Learning Center
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
1,602 Students
481,704 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
41,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,090
$12,506
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
48%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
107 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
813 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
49%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
599 Students
129,912 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Charlotte County, FL include Family Christian Academy, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, and Charlotte Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Charlotte County?
10 private schools are located in Charlotte County.
How diverse are private schools in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Charlotte County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Charlotte County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charlotte County?
91% of private schools in Charlotte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Charlotte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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