Very Good
#322 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 22% of private schools
Dba-sunshine Academy
Elementary School · Bradenton, FL
A private elementary school in Bradenton, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2520 43RD ST W, Bradenton, FL 34209
- 9.2:1 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 Dba-sunshine Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,318/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,829
Median home value
$357,300
Median rent
$1,847/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34209; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Robert H. Prine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Manatee School of Arts/sciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| H. S. Moody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 582 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Dba-sunshine Academy is listed in Bradenton, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dba-sunshine Academy
Dba-sunshine Academy is a private elementary school in Bradenton, FL, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dba-sunshine Academy
What grades does Dba-sunshine Academy serve?
Dba-sunshine Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dba-sunshine Academy?
Dba-sunshine Academy has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dba-sunshine Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dba-sunshine Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dba-sunshine Academy rank in FL?
Dba-sunshine Academy ranks #322 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Dba-sunshine Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dba-sunshine Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dba-sunshine Academy a private school?
Yes, Dba-sunshine Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Dba-sunshine Academy a religious school?
Dba-sunshine Academy has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Phone
- (941) 794-3143
- Area population (ZIP 34209)
- 33,586
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 34209; 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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