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#1205 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Hillcrest Academy Free School

School

2031 FAIRCHILD ST, Pensacola, FL 32504

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,834

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

1,834

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,205 of 1,462

In Pensacola

#21 of 24

public schools

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About Hillcrest Academy Free School

Hillcrest Academy Free School is a private school in Pensacola, FL. Hillcrest Academy Free School serves approximately 1,834 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Hillcrest Academy Free School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,205 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.1 pts below FL schools

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Hillcrest Academy Free School 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 Hillcrest Academy Free School compares to 59 public schools serving similar grades in Pensacola, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

This School

19.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,834

This School

512

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.1% vs 0%

Black 8.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 8% vs 0%

Asian 4.6% vs 0%

Hillcrest Academy Free School Pensacola Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Hillcrest Academy Free School (this school)	—	1,834	17.4:1	5.2
FERRY PASS MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.9 mi	959	20.8:1	5.0
J. H. WORKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	666	23:1	3.7
REINHARDT HOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	443	13.8:1	7.6
PACE PROGRAM	1.2 mi	51	8.5:1	6.5
WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	1.3 mi	1,691	25.6:1	3.9
FERRY PASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	578	17:1	6.1
ESCAMBIA COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY	1.5 mi	216	43.2:1	2.5
SCENIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	804	22.3:1	6.4
BROWN BARGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.6 mi	549	25:1	7.2
CORDOVA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	598	22.1:1	7.7
WEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL	2.8 mi	1,345	23.2:1	6.8
ENSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	463	17.8:1	3.0
O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	288	12.5:1	6.1
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	402	18.3:1	4.7
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY FRANCHISE	3.9 mi	153	13.9:1	9.1
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX	3.9 mi	73	—:1	3.8
ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	3.9 mi	35	—:1	2.8
HOSPITAL & HOMEBOUND	3.9 mi	25	—:1	—
ESCAMBIA SCH. DIST. JAIL PROG.	3.9 mi	9	—:1	—
TAP PK BABIES	3.9 mi	7	—:1	—

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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

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.7 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 2,000

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.2 / 10

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Enrollment 1,834

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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)

White 59.1%

Two or More 19.5%

Black 8.6%

Hispanic 8.0%

Asian 4.6%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2031 FAIRCHILD ST, Pensacola, FL 32504

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hillcrest Academy Free School may also want to explore other schools in the area. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PENSACOLA (rated 8.3/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TRINITAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CORDOVA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pensacola, see our Pensacola schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
FERRY PASS MIDDLE SCHOOL Pensacola	0.9 mi	959	5.0
J. H. WORKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Pensacola	1.0 mi	666	3.7
REINHARDT HOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	1.1 mi	443	7.6
TRINITAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pensacola	1.1 mi	113	7.7
PACE PROGRAM Pensacola	1.2 mi	51	6.5
WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Pensacola	1.3 mi	1,691	3.9
FERRY PASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	1.3 mi	578	6.1
ESCAMBIA COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY Pensacola	1.5 mi	216	2.5
SCENIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	1.6 mi	804	6.4
BLESSED STAR MONTESSORI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pensacola	2.0 mi	22	—
PENSACOLA JR ACADEMY Pensacola	2.0 mi	40	5.9
CORDOVA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	2.7 mi	598	7.7
BROWN BARGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Pensacola	2.6 mi	549	7.2
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PENSACOLA Pensacola	3.1 mi	132	8.3
WEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL Pensacola	2.8 mi	1,345	6.8
O. J. SEMMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	3.5 mi	288	6.1
ENSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	3.1 mi	463	3.0
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola	3.5 mi	402	4.7
HOSPITAL & HOMEBOUND Pensacola	3.9 mi	25	—
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX Pensacola	3.9 mi	73	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32504 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,067

Median Home Value

$242,400

Median Rent

$1,257/mo

Population

22,125

College Educated

40.7%

Homeownership

61.3%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

41.2

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 29 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 11 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 41 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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