Private schools in Hardee County, FL
4 schools. About 119 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Achieve and Shine Learning Center ✓ | K-12 | 37 |
| Alane Academy ✓ | PreK-8 | 72 |
| Americas HS Christian Academy | 4-12 | 6 |
| Lakeside Neurologic | 5-11 | 4 |
Hardee County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Wauchula
- Among Florida counties
- 44th most private schools of 68; 0% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 72 students (2 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Achieve and Shine Learning Center, 37 students; Alane Academy, 72 students
- Students per teacher
- 6 typical, 4 to 6 across 2 schools
- Programs
- 1 special education
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works
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.
Neighboring counties
- Highlands County (17)
- DeSoto County (6)
- Polk County (95)
- Charlotte County (12)
- Sarasota County (45)
- Manatee County (31)
- Hillsborough (166)
- Osceola County (75)
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