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#284 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 19% of private schools

Living Springs Academy

Elementary School · High Springs, FL

A private elementary school in High Springs, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

23901 NW 212TH AVE, High Springs, FL 32643

  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Enrollment33
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Living Springs 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average506/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$69,871

Median home value

$254,900

Median rent

$1,515/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black42.4%
Two or More24.2%
White21.2%
Hispanic12.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Springs Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–81.1 mi937Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Living Springs Academy is listed in High Springs, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Living Springs Academy

Living Springs Academy is a private elementary school in High Springs, FL, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Living Springs Academy

What grades does Living Springs Academy serve?

Living Springs Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Living Springs Academy?

Living Springs Academy has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Living Springs Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Living Springs Academy is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Living Springs Academy rank in FL?

Living Springs Academy ranks #284 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Living Springs Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Living Springs Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Living Springs Academy a private school?

Yes, Living Springs Academy 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 Living Springs Academy a religious school?

Living Springs Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
33
Gender Split
15% M / 85% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Alachua County
Area population (ZIP 32643)
11,495
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
38.5
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 32643; 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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