Hillcrest Academy Free School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Hillcrest Academy Free School

7150 Tippin Ave Pensacola, FL 32524

Tel: (850) 972-8099

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,851 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Hillcrest Academy Free School in Pensacola, FL is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d alternative school serving grades PK through 12 in a small city community.
Founded in 2010, the school currently enrolls 1,851 students with 106 teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1.
The student body includes 26% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Pensacola area.
Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for student body size.
The school offers a full grade span from preschool through 12th grade, providing continuous education in an urban setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,851 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hillcrest Academy Free School
Pre-K	17
Kind	91
1	119
2	151
3	156
4	186
5	160
6	175
7	166
8	185
9	147
10	119
11	109
12	70

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Year Founded

2010

School Calendar

School Motto

Educational freedom for all homeschoolers

Student Body

Total Students

1,851 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

106 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pensacola, FL is $6,957 for elementary schools and $8,528 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pensacola, FL is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).