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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
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Best Charlotte County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (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 81%.
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Charlotte Preparatory School
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
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Map of Family Christian Academy
Family Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Baptist
20035 Quesada Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-8977
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Good Shepherd Episcopal School Photo
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Episcopal
1800 Shreve ST
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-2139
(1)
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Photo
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
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
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Map of Gator Wilderness Camp School
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)
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Map of Genesis Christian Academy
Genesis Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Alternative School (Christian)
4526 N Access Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 276-2850
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Genesis Christian School Photo
Genesis Christian School
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)
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Grace Community School of Port Charlotte Photo
Grace Community School of Port Charlotte
Gr: NS-K
Christian
4334 Laura Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 625-7011
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Map of Joyful Noise Learning Center
Joyful Noise Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students
Church of Christ
24515 Rampart Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 629-4821
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Map of Port Charlotte Adventist School
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearCharlotte County Total Schools
202511
202411
202311
202211
202111
202011
201911
201811
20179
201610
201512
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# Students
1,602 Students
481,428 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025160182179
2024155175172
2023126179174
2022122185185
2021114178180
2020110166171
2019111176175
2018105173172
2017128186180
2016128181178
2015118166167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202524%47%34%
202424%47%34%
202324%46%33%
202227%45%33%
202125%45%32%
202025%45%32%
201920%42%31%
201821%42%31%
201720%37%32%
201620%39%32%
201518%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
41,811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:112:111:1
202113:111:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202547%51%55%
202447%51%54%
202347%51%54%
202247%50%54%
202151%50%54%
202051%49%54%
201951%48%53%
201849%47%53%
201749%46%53%
201659%47%52%
201558%46%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025161615
2024171515
2023161515
2022161515
2021151515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017151515
2016141515
2015131515
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,090
$13,829

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$8,090$14,120$15,012
2024$8,090$11,299$13,254
2023$6,903$10,452$12,626
2022$6,903$9,929$12,187
2021$6,903$9,496$11,800
2020$6,903$8,947$11,512
2019$6,903$8,878$11,293
2018$6,553$8,498$11,017
2017$6,478$8,019$10,708
2016$8,129$7,729$10,356
2015$7,893$7,558$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20255%47%34%
20245%46%34%
20235%45%34%
20225%44%33%
20215%42%33%
20205%41%32%
20195%41%31%
201850%37%30%
201750%36%30%
201623%34%29%
201523%32%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202599%80%81%
202499%84%85%
202399%85%85%
202299%85%85%
202199%86%85%
202099%86%85%
201999%87%85%
201899%87%85%
201799%87%85%
201690%87%85%
201590%87%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.630.730.65
20240.630.730.65
20230.600.730.65
20220.630.720.64
20210.620.720.64
20200.610.720.64
20190.550.710.63
20180.520.710.63
20170.510.690.61
20160.560.680.61
20150.580.680.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
123 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20257%19%9%
20248%20%9%
20239%19%9%
20229%18%8%
202110%18%9%
202010%18%9%
20196%18%8%
20187%18%8%
20176%16%8%
20165%16%8%
20155%16%8%
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# Black Students
107 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20256%12%7%
20247%12%7%
20238%11%8%
20227%11%7%
20218%11%7%
20208%12%8%
20199%10%7%
20189%10%7%
20178%9%7%
20168%9%7%
20157%9%8%
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# White Students
813 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
49%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202549%39%52%
202450%39%52%
202358%39%52%
202252%41%54%
202155%42%54%
202057%42%54%
201964%43%56%
201867%44%56%
201768%47%58%
201663%47%58%
201560%48%58%
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# 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
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlotte County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202536%27%26%
202433%26%26%
202323%27%25%
202230%27%25%
202125%26%25%
202023%25%24%
201919%26%24%
201814%25%23%
201713%26%22%
201620%25%22%
201524%24%21%
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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 Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Family Christian Academy, and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 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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