Excellent
#11 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 1% of private schools
Gunnery Road Christian Academy
School · Lehigh Acres, FL
A private school in Lehigh Acres, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1880 GUNNERY RD N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where Gunnery Road Christian 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,784
Median home value
$271,900
Median rent
$1,678/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33971; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe Academy, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gunnery Road Christian Academy is listed in Lehigh Acres, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gunnery Road Christian Academy
Gunnery Road Christian Academy is a private school in Lehigh Acres, FL, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gunnery Road Christian Academy
What grades does Gunnery Road Christian Academy serve?
Gunnery Road Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gunnery Road Christian Academy?
Gunnery Road Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnery Road Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnery Road Christian Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gunnery Road Christian Academy rank in FL?
Gunnery Road Christian Academy ranks #11 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Gunnery Road Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gunnery Road Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gunnery Road Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Gunnery Road Christian Academy 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 Gunnery Road Christian Academy a religious school?
Gunnery Road Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 694-3900
- Area population (ZIP 33971)
- 28,377
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 33971; 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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