Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Candlelight Christian Academy
About the School
- At Candlelight, we believe that small class sizes, with extra attention to each individual student, is imperative in a learning environment.
- Candlelight prides itself on its committed, professional and truly caring faculty.
- Our staff are always accessible and willing to keep communications open between student, school and parent.
- Candlelight is a project based learning center where students learn from their teachers, as well as from each other.
- The multi-age classroom approach provides the climate for each child to grow at their own individual pace.
- This will allow your son or daughter the opportunity to help design his or her education, while meeting the required grade level expectations as outlined in the Sunshine State standards.
- Candlelight Christian Academy, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Candlelight Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Candlelight Christian Academy cost?
Candlelight Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Candlelight Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Candlelight Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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Distance: 26.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(863) 859-0848
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Avg. class size: 8 students
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22000 Highway 27
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(863) 676-6091
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
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151 King Road SW
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(863) 293-0930
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Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
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1700 Buckeye Loop Road
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(863) 294-4135
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Christian
1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-5747
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Special Education School
22000 Highway 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Episcopal
656 Avenue L Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-8485
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Christian
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Gr: NS-6 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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(863) 298-8485
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Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
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200 S 3rd St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
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P O Box 3790
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Gr: 1-12 | 14 students
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Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 39 students
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Gr: PK-K | 106 students
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Sports: 7
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