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

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Hillcrest Academy

2009 President St
Palatka, FL 32177

Tel: (386) 328-6514

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Hillcrest Academy's mission is to provide a Christ centered, quality education, which equips students for a life of service.

Hillcrest Academy is a ministry outreach of the Hillcrest Baptist Church.

The school exists as a separate entity and is governed by a school board.

The school board members are elected by the church body and serve a two year term.

We feel there is a need for Christian schools in our area to educate our children in a non secular manner.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-11

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,737 for elementary schools and $14,521 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).