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Hillcrest Academy Free School
School · Pensacola, FL
A private school in Pensacola, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2031 FAIRCHILD ST, Pensacola, FL 32504
- 17.4:1 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 Hillcrest Academy Free School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,067
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32504; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinitas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Blessed Star Montessori Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Jubilee Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–9 | 3.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Escambia Virtual Academy FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 153 | 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.
Hillcrest Academy Free School is listed in Pensacola, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hillcrest Academy Free School
Hillcrest Academy Free School is a private school in Pensacola, FL, serving approximately 1,834 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Academy Free School
What grades does Hillcrest Academy Free School serve?
Hillcrest Academy Free School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Academy Free School?
Hillcrest Academy Free School has an enrollment of approximately 1,834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy Free School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Academy Free School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hillcrest Academy Free School rank in FL?
Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks #1,205 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Hillcrest Academy Free School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Academy Free School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hillcrest Academy Free School a private school?
Yes, Hillcrest Academy Free School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hillcrest Academy Free School a religious school?
No, Hillcrest Academy Free School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,834
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 250 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- (850) 972-8099
- Area population (ZIP 32504)
- 22,125
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 32504; 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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