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#721 of 1,462 private schools in FL

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Bethany Christian School

Elementary School

880 S FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#721 of 1,462

In Fort Lauderdale

#6 of 25

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About Bethany Christian School

Bethany Christian School is a private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Bethany Christian School serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethany Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Bethany Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Bethany Christian School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

16.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

246

This School

589

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 11% vs 0%

Black 2.4% vs 0%

Asian 0.4% vs 0%

Bethany Christian School Fort Lauderdale Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bethany Christian School (this school)	—	246	10.4:1	6.4
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE	0.4 mi	209	17.4:1	4.6
HARBORDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	505	20.2:1	8.4
VIRGINIA SHUMAN YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.9 mi	692	18.7:1	6.9
CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	653	18.7:1	6.8
WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	512	19:1	4.9
SEAGULL SCHOOL	1.6 mi	147	10.5:1	6.2
WHIDDON RODGERS EDUCATION CENTER	1.7 mi	515	15.1:1	5.8
NORTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	413	19.7:1	7.1
NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	288	13.7:1	7.6
SUNLAND PARK ACADEMY	2.2 mi	442	17.7:1	7.5
THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	325	18.1:1	7.2
BROWARD DETENTION CENTER	2.3 mi	76	—:1	5.7
BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	575	19.2:1	8.4
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.4 mi	1,238	20.6:1	6.0
RIVERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.5 mi	465	17.2:1	5.1
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.5 mi	299	13:1	5.1
WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	510	17.6:1	8.1
DILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	615	19.8:1	5.9
DILLARD 6-12	3.1 mi	2,199	20.7:1	3.6
NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.4 mi	1,589	21.8:1	4.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,197

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 27%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 246

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.6%

Hispanic 11.0%

Black 2.4%

Two or More 1.6%

Asian 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

880 S FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bethany Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARBORDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Lauderdale, see our Fort Lauderdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Fort Lauderdale	0.4 mi	209	4.6
MURL WINDSOR ACADEMY AT HOLLYWOOD Fort Lauderdale	0.5 mi	83	4.5
HARBORDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.6 mi	505	8.4
HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.6 mi	13	—
VIRGINIA SHUMAN YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	0.9 mi	692	6.9
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.0 mi	409	5.8
CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.1 mi	653	6.8
JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER Fort Lauderdale	1.2 mi	88	5.4
SEAGULL SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.6 mi	147	6.2
WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.6 mi	512	4.9
WHIDDON RODGERS EDUCATION CENTER Fort Lauderdale	1.7 mi	515	5.8
ST JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.7 mi	164	7.8
PERMISSION TO SUCCEED ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	1.7 mi	15	—
NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.9 mi	288	7.6
SUNRISE HIGH SCHOOL Ft. Lauderdale	1.9 mi	420	5.7
NORTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.8 mi	413	7.1
STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale	1.8 mi	1,328	3.9
THE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	2.0 mi	68	3.7
S.O.U.L. ACADEMY Pompano Beach	2.0 mi	97	4.1
MOUNT BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale	2.1 mi	80	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33316 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,200

Median Home Value

$793,500

Median Rent

$2,047/mo

Population

12,039

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

53.9%

Avg Commute

25.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

51.6

Similar Schools

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ADVENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL Boca Raton, FL	240	6.4
BEACON HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Miami Gardens, FL	151	6.4
GLADEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Miami, FL	162	6.4
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL	170	6.4
LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY Miami, FL	328	6.4
MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER Miami Gardens, FL	255	6.4

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 62 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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