Very Good

#152 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 10% of private schools

Community Christian School

School

5500 18TH ST E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

323

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

323

Student-Teacher

12.3:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#152 of 1,462

In Bradenton

#2 of 18

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About Community Christian School

Community Christian School is a private school in Bradenton, FL. Community Christian School serves approximately 323 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.4 pts above FL schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Community 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 Community Christian School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Bradenton, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.3:1

This School

16.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

323

This School

645

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 48.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 22% vs 0%

Black 8% vs 0%

Asian 4% vs 0%

Community Christian School Bradenton Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Community Christian School (this school)	—	323	12.3:1	7.7
ONECO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	599	13:1	5.8
VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY	1.2 mi	70	10:1	8.9
BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY	1.3 mi	693	15.4:1	6.3
AMIKIDS MANATEE	1.3 mi	40	13.3:1	6.1
ACCESS TO EDUCATION	1.3 mi	51	5.7:1	5.5
SCH OFACADEMIC & BEHAVIORAL LEARNING EXC (SABLE) GRADE COD	1.3 mi	9	2.2:1	—
MANATEE CHARTER SCHOOL	1.5 mi	594	15.2:1	7.2
PALMSHORES BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER	1.6 mi	78	78:1	4.8
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	1.8 mi	1,641	20:1	4.5
SAMOSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	576	15.6:1	6.6
WILLIAM MONROE ROWLETT ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION	2.0 mi	918	15:1	8.8
LOUISE R JOHNSON K-8 SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES	2.4 mi	913	14.7:1	9.4
ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY	2.6 mi	662	17.9:1	8.7
HORIZONS ACADEMY	2.8 mi	571	26:1	4.5
STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL	3.1 mi	485	24.2:1	8.7
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	708	15.1:1	6.4
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	3.1 mi	80	40:1	2.9
BAYSHORE HIGH SCHOOL	3.2 mi	1,464	20.9:1	3.5
JUST FOR GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	30	5:1	7.6
TEAM SUCCESS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE	3.3 mi	1,310	17.2:1	8.1

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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- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,310.4

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 68%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 323

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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 48.3%

Hispanic 22.0%

Two or More 16.1%

Black 8.0%

Asian 4.0%

Pacific Islander 1.2%

Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5500 18TH ST E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Community Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY PREP SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is WEST COAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.5/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ACCESS TO EDUCATION (rated 5.5/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bradenton, see our Bradenton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ONECO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bradenton	0.5 mi	599	5.8
GULFCOAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bradenton	0.6 mi	25	—
WEST COAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bradenton	1.0 mi	55	5.5
VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY Bradenton	1.2 mi	70	8.9
BLANCHE H. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY Bradenton	1.3 mi	693	6.3
ACCESS TO EDUCATION Bradenton	1.3 mi	51	5.5
SCH OFACADEMIC & BEHAVIORAL LEARNING EXC (SABLE) GRADE COD Bradenton	1.3 mi	9	—
AMIKIDS MANATEE Bradenton	1.3 mi	40	6.1
MANATEE CHARTER SCHOOL Bradenton	1.5 mi	594	7.2
PALMSHORES BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER Bradenton	1.6 mi	78	4.8
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Bradenton	1.8 mi	1,641	4.5
SAMOSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bradenton	1.9 mi	576	6.6
WILLIAM MONROE ROWLETT ACADEMY FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Bradenton	2.0 mi	918	8.8
FLORINE J ABEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota	2.1 mi	477	8.5
LOUISE R JOHNSON K-8 SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Bradenton	2.4 mi	913	9.4
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY PREP SCHOOL Bradenton	2.6 mi	69	7.2
ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY Bradenton	2.6 mi	662	8.7
HORIZONS ACADEMY Bradenton	2.8 mi	571	4.5
MARJORIE G. KINNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota	2.9 mi	527	7.1
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Bradenton	3.1 mi	80	2.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,030

Median Home Value

$302,500

Median Rent

$1,437/mo

Population

39,109

College Educated

26%

Homeownership

73.3%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Median Age

50.8

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INVERNESS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Inverness, FL	204	7.7
PARKWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lakeland, FL	275	7.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Community Christian School

What grades does Community Christian School serve?

Community Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Community Christian School?

Community Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Community Christian School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Community Christian School rank in FL?

Community Christian School ranks #152 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Community Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Community Christian School a private school?

Yes, Community Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Community Christian School a religious school?

Community Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 35 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 323
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 26
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 182 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Manatee County
Phone: (941) 756-8748

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