Below Average

#1283 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy

Elementary School

3950 JUANITA AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34984

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,283 of 1,462

In Fort Pierce

#12 of 12

public schools

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About Destined for Greatness Christian Academy

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL. Destined for Greatness Christian Academy serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Destined for Greatness Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.7 pts below FL schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, Destined for Greatness Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy 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 Destined for Greatness Christian Academy compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Pierce, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

This School

16.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

554

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 95% vs 0%

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy Fort Pierce Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Destined for Greatness Christian Academy (this school)	—	40	11.8:1	4.9
CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	429	19.5:1	6.3
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY	1.6 mi	1,680	25.1:1	5.8
FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	364	15.2:1	4.8
CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE	2.7 mi	468	13:1	8.3
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	646	15.4:1	9.0
LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.2 mi	783	18.6:1	5.6
DAN MCCARTY MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.2 mi	711	17.8:1	5.0
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS TREASURE COAST	3.4 mi	37	9.2:1	5.3
DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX	3.5 mi	212	9.2:1	4.8
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES	3.6 mi	702	15.3:1	8.7
ST. LUCIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	662	15:1	4.2
LAKEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	640	20:1	4.7
INDEPENDENCE CLASSICAL ACADEMY	4.4 mi	472	15.2:1	6.5
FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	4.7 mi	853	19.8:1	4.2
ST. LUCIE DETENTION CENTER	5.7 mi	65	16.2:1	5.4
DATA HOUSE	6.2 mi	14	14:1	—
WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.9 mi	728	18.2:1	4.1
WHITE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	7.3 mi	504	18:1	4.7

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 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 10%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.8 / 10

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Enrollment 40

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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)

Black 95.0%

Two or More 5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3950 JUANITA AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34984

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Destined for Greatness Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (rated 8.7/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE (rated 8.3/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Pierce, see our Fort Pierce schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Pierce	1.2 mi	429	6.3
FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNET Fort Pierce	1.3 mi	1,956	4.2
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY Fort Pierce	1.6 mi	1,680	5.8
FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Pierce	1.6 mi	364	4.8
PERFORMANCE BASED PREPARATORY ACADEMY Fort Pierce	2.2 mi	141	5.8
LOVING CARE YOUNG ACHIEVERS CLUB Fort Pierce	2.6 mi	117	6.4
CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE Fort Pierce	2.7 mi	468	8.3
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Pierce	3.1 mi	646	9.0
LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Pierce	3.2 mi	783	5.6
DAN MCCARTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Fort Pierce	3.2 mi	711	5.0
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS TREASURE COAST Fort Pierce	3.4 mi	37	5.3
ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL ACADEMY Fort Pierce	3.1 mi	225	7.1
ST LUCIE COUNTY JAIL - ROCK ROAD ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	3.2 mi	24	—
DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX Fort Pierce	3.5 mi	212	4.8
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Fort Pierce	3.6 mi	702	8.7
ST. LUCIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Pierce	3.6 mi	662	4.2
FAITH UNITED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Fort Pierce	3.7 mi	36	5.8
ST JAMES ACADEMY Fort Pierce	3.9 mi	300	6.1
SUNRISE ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Fort Pierce	4.0 mi	88	5.6
LAKEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Pierce	4.2 mi	640	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34984 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,766

Median Home Value

$324,900

Median Rent

$1,888/mo

Population

19,207

College Educated

23.8%

Homeownership

85.9%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Destined for Greatness Christian Academy

What grades does Destined for Greatness Christian Academy serve?

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Destined for Greatness Christian Academy?

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Destined for Greatness Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Destined for Greatness Christian Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Destined for Greatness Christian Academy rank in FL?

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy ranks #1,283 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Destined for Greatness Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Destined for Greatness Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Destined for Greatness 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 Destined for Greatness Christian Academy a religious school?

Destined for Greatness Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 3 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 28 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 40
Gender Split: 65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: St. Lucie County
Phone: (754) 234-9048

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