Spark Alc is a co–ed, nonsectarian alternative school in Bradenton, FL, serving students in grades K through 12 within a suburban community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 34 students and employs six teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
Approximately 5.9% of the student body at Spark Alc represents students of color.
Spark Alc is one of several private K–12 schools in Bradenton, with nearby options including CES Academy and Next Generation Academics Inc.
The school provides a small–scale educational environment that may appeal to families seeking an alternative private school in suburban Bradenton.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spark Alc?
The application deadline for Spark Alc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Spark Alc is CES Academy– Bradenton, FL (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.")
(Catholic)
2990 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 288 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Next Generation Academics Inc
(Christian)
4635 26th St W,
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10
Lighthouse Preparatory Christian School
(Christian)
1017 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Next Generation Academics Inc
(Christian)
4635 26th St W,
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10
Lighthouse Preparatory Christian School
(Christian)
1017 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 15 students
Queen Of Angels Academy, Inc.
Alternative School (Catholic)
611 19th Street, West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Bradenton, FL 34205
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2615 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-2525
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.")
(Catholic)
2990 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 288 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Next Generation Academics Inc
(Christian)
4635 26th St W,
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 251-2491
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 32 students
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10
Lighthouse Preparatory Christian School
(Christian)
1017 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 224-9172
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.")
(Catholic)
2990 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 288 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
3304 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-5454
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10
1116 35th Street West 1202
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 748-6648
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 748-6648
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Dba-sunshine Academy
(Church of God)
2520 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-3143
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-3143
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
West Coast Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1112 49th Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 755-9667
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 755-9667
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
8274 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Charter School
(Math: 70-79%)
2146 Myrtle St
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 444-8000
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 444-8000
8275.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8600 Boca Ciega Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 893-2630
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 893-2630
8275.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
8275.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
8275.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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