Private schools in DeSoto County, FL
6 schools across Arcadia, Lake Suzy. About 565 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 191 |
| First Assembly of God Academy ✓ | K-12 | not reported |
| Grace Christian School of Punta Gorda ✓ | PreK-12 | 176 |
| Desoto Christian School | 3-9 | 4 |
| Faith Community Christian Academy | K-12 | 157 |
| Faith Preparatory School | PreK-5 | 37 |
DeSoto County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Arcadia (5)
- Among Florida counties
- 40th most private schools of 68; 0% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 176 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Faith Preparatory School, 37 students; Arcadia Christian Academy, 191 students
- Students per teacher
- 12.1 typical, 10.6 to 12.2 across 4 schools
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)6
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)5
- K to 12, one school4
- DeSoto County50%
- 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.
Cities in and around DeSoto County
Neighboring counties
- Charlotte County (12)
- Hardee County (4)
- Sarasota County (45)
- Lee County (54)
- Highlands County (17)
- Manatee County (31)
- Glades County (2)
- Hendry County (4)
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