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 (2025-26)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillcrest Academy often compared to?
Hillcrest Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Peniel Baptist Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Hillcrest Academy's ranking?
Hillcrest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Academy?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Hillcrest Academy vs. Peniel Baptist Academy
People that viewed Hillcrest Academy also viewed these schools: Peniel Baptist Academy and School Of The Heights.
The nearest high school to Hillcrest Academy is Peniel Baptist Academy (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is School Of The Heights (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3111 Saint Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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