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Candlelight Christian Academy
School · Lake Wales, FL
A private school in Lake Wales, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
209 E SESSOMS AVE, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
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Where Candlelight Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Wales), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,938
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33853; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endtime Christian School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Victory Ridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Candlelight Christian Academy is listed in Lake Wales, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Candlelight Christian Academy
Candlelight Christian Academy is a private school in Lake Wales, FL, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Candlelight Christian Academy
What grades does Candlelight Christian Academy serve?
Candlelight Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Candlelight Christian Academy?
Candlelight Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candlelight Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Candlelight Christian Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Candlelight Christian Academy rank in FL?
Candlelight Christian Academy ranks #728 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Candlelight Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Candlelight Christian Academy 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 Candlelight Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Candlelight Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Candlelight Christian Academy a religious school?
Candlelight Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 676-0049
- Area population (ZIP 33853)
- 12,385
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 33853; 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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