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#632 of 1,462 private schools in FL

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Eagle Nest Christian Academy

School

100 N MACARTHUR AVE, Panama City, FL 32401

Private

Enrollment

43

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#632 of 1,462

In Panama City

#5 of 6

public schools

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Eagle Nest Christian Academy

6.6/10

School in Panama City · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Eagle Nest Christian Academy

Eagle Nest Christian Academy is a private school in Panama City, FL. Eagle Nest Christian Academy serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Eagle Nest Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.3 pts above FL schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 43 students, Eagle Nest 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.

Eagle Nest 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Eagle Nest Christian Academy compares to 35 public schools serving similar grades in Panama City, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
This School
vs
19.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
43
This School
vs
486
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 51.2% vs 0%
White 34.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 7% vs 0%
Asian 4.7% vs 0%
Eagle Nest Christian Academy Panama City Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Eagle Nest Christian Academy (this school) 6.6
MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY 4.4
AMIKIDS MARITIME ACADEMY
ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL 5.6
BAY REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
MARGARET K. LEWIS IN MILLVILLE 6.7
OSCAR PATTERSON ACADEMY 3.8
CHAUTAUQUA CHARTER SCHOOL 4.5
BAY HIGH SCHOOL 4.9
JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.0
PALM BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.1
PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 7.9
BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) 4.5
BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
BAY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL 4.5
CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.5
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 4.0
ST. ANDREW SCHOOL AT OAKLAND TERRACE 4.9
PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.9
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.8

Showing 20 of 35 schools. View all schools in Panama City

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 61%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Enrollment 43
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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 51.2%
White 34.9%
Hispanic 7.0%
Asian 4.7%
Pacific Islander 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

100 N MACARTHUR AVE, Panama City, FL 32401

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Eagle Nest Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. MARGARET K. LEWIS IN MILLVILLE (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is KALEIDOSCOPE SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (rated 5.0/10, 3.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) (rated 4.5/10, 2.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Panama City, see our Panama City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
HOLY NATIVITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Panama City 0.2 mi 7.9
MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY Panama City 0.3 mi 4.4
AMIKIDS MARITIME ACADEMY Panama City 0.8 mi
BAY REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Panama City 1.4 mi
ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL Panama City 1.4 mi 5.6
OSCAR PATTERSON ACADEMY Panama City 1.5 mi 3.8
CHAUTAUQUA CHARTER SCHOOL Panama City 1.6 mi 4.5
MARGARET K. LEWIS IN MILLVILLE Panama City 1.5 mi 6.7
BAY HIGH SCHOOL Panama City 1.7 mi 4.9
JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Panama City 1.9 mi 4.0
PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 Panama City 2.2 mi 7.9
PALM BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Panama City 2.2 mi 8.1
BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Panama City 2.4 mi
BAY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE Panama City 2.4 mi
BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) Panama City 2.4 mi 4.5
CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Panama City 2.5 mi 2.5
RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Panama City 2.5 mi 4.5
ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Panama City 2.7 mi 7.6
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Panama City 2.9 mi 4.0
KALEIDOSCOPE SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY Panama City 3.1 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,901

Median Home Value

$207,000

Median Rent

$1,194/mo

Population

18,394

College Educated

19.9%

Homeownership

58.9%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Median Age

42.6

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BETTER LIFE ACADEMY Leesburg, FL 6.6
GOLDEN BRANCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Spring Hill, FL 6.6
GRACE AND FAITH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Hollywood, FL 6.6
SUNSHINE SCHOOL OF INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING Jacksonville, FL 6.6
TORAH ACADEMY OF JACKSONVILLE Jacksonville, FL 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eagle Nest Christian Academy

What grades does Eagle Nest Christian Academy serve?

Eagle Nest Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Eagle Nest Christian Academy?

Eagle Nest Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Nest Christian Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Eagle Nest Christian Academy rank in FL?

Eagle Nest Christian Academy ranks #632 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Eagle Nest Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Eagle Nest Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Eagle Nest Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest Christian Academy a religious school?

Eagle Nest Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
43
Gender Split
72% M / 28% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Bay County

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