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#199 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 14% of private schools
Gateway Christian School
Elementary School · Mount Dora, FL
A private elementary school in Mount Dora, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
18440 US HIGHWAY 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757
- 8.5:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,327
Median home value
$325,800
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32757; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dba Mount Dora Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Triangle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Montessori at RoseboroughPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 68 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gateway Christian School is listed in Mount Dora, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gateway Christian School
Gateway Christian School is a private elementary school in Mount Dora, FL, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Christian School
What grades does Gateway Christian School serve?
Gateway Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gateway Christian School?
Gateway Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Christian School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gateway Christian School rank in FL?
Gateway Christian School ranks #199 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Gateway Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gateway Christian School a private school?
Yes, Gateway Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gateway Christian School a religious school?
Gateway Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (352) 383-9920
- Area population (ZIP 32757)
- 32,712
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 32757; 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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