Private schools in Charlotte County, FL
12 schools across Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda. About 1,327 students in all (2023-24). 12 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Christian Academy ✓ | 2-12 | 47 |
| Redeemer Lutheran School ✓ | K-6 | 37 |
| Charlotte Preparatory School ✓ | PreK-8 | 263 |
| Family Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 397 |
| Genesis Christian School ✓ | PreK-8 | 150 |
| Joyful Noise Learning Center ✓ | PreK-1 | 7 |
| Oasis Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Port Charlotte Adventist School ✓ | PreK-10 | 91 |
| St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 289 |
| The Lotus Center School ✓ | K-12 | 25 |
| Gator Wilderness Camp School ✓ | 6-11 | 21 |
| Lamplighters Hebrew Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
Charlotte County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Port Charlotte (8), Englewood (2) and Punta Gorda (2)
- Among Florida counties
- 34th most private schools of 68; 0% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 91 students (9 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Gator Wilderness Camp School, 21 students; Family Christian Academy, 397 students
- Students per teacher
- 13.8 typical, 3.3 to 23.5 across 8 schools
- Programs
- 1 special education
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-boys
- Association members
- 2, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- Verified tuition
- Charlotte Preparatory School $11,000; St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School $11,750
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works - Public charter schools
- 2 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Florida
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Nonsectarian2
- Not in federal survey4
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)9
- Middle (6 to 8)9
- High school (9 to 12)5
- K to 12, one school2
- Under 504
- 50 to 1491
- 150 to 2993
- 300 to 5991
- Charlotte County100%
- All of Florida87%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships schools, list read October 8, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships, official page, read October 8, 2026.
- Tuition for 2 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 6, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- DeSoto County (6)
- Sarasota County (45)
- Lee County (54)
- Hardee County (4)
- Manatee County (31)
- Collier County (20)
- Highlands County (17)
- Glades County (2)
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