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#721 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 49% of private schools
Bethany Christian School
Elementary School · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
880 S FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
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Where Bethany Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,200
Median home value
$793,500
Median rent
$2,047/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Murl Windsor Academy at HollywoodPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Happyland Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Harbordale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 505 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethany Christian School is listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bethany Christian School
Bethany Christian School is a private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bethany Christian School
What grades does Bethany Christian School serve?
Bethany Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bethany Christian School?
Bethany Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Christian School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethany Christian School rank in FL?
Bethany Christian School ranks #721 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Bethany Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethany Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethany Christian School a private school?
Yes, Bethany Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethany Christian School a religious school?
Bethany Christian School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (954) 522-2554
- Area population (ZIP 33316)
- 12,039
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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