Below Average

#1309 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Passage Christian Academy

School

5121 E UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 32641

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 11th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 11th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,309 of 1,462

In Gainesville

#11 of 11

public schools

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About Passage Christian Academy

Passage Christian Academy is a private school in Gainesville, FL. Passage Christian Academy serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Passage Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.6 pts below FL schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 59 students, Passage Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Passage Christian Academy 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Passage Christian Academy compares to 43 public schools serving similar grades in Gainesville, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

This School

26.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

526

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 88.1% vs 0%

White 3.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.4% vs 0%

Passage Christian Academy Gainesville Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Passage Christian Academy (this school)	—	59	11.8:1	4.7
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	286	11.4:1	6.1
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	1,231	24.1:1	5.1
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MAGNET AT LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL	1.4 mi	310	20.7:1	8.0
ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	1.6 mi	39	—:1	7.2
ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)	1.6 mi	197	197:1	4.4
CHALLENGE AT ALACHUA ACADEMY	2.0 mi	25	—:1	—
ALACHUA REGIONAL JUEVNILE DETENTION CENTER	2.0 mi	47	47:1	—
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND	2.2 mi	28	—:1	—
JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	458	15.8:1	5.9
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.8 mi	697	24.9:1	6.3
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	444	12.7:1	4.4
PACE	3.0 mi	51	—:1	4.9
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER	3.1 mi	158	12.2:1	9.7
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	3.2 mi	187	31.2:1	4.2
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC	3.3 mi	114	19:1	5.0
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.3 mi	846	22.9:1	5.4
CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL	3.3 mi	320	24.6:1	8.2
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	420	15:1	3.8
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT	3.7 mi	188	17.1:1	5.1
SIDNEY LANIER CENTER	4.0 mi	165	7.5:1	3.9

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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

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 22%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 59

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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)

Black 88.1%

White 3.4%

Hispanic 3.4%

Two or More 3.4%

Pacific Islander 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5121 E UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 32641

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Passage Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER (rated 9.7/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MAGNET AT LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gainesville, see our Gainesville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	0.5 mi	286	6.1
EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Gainesville	0.8 mi	1,231	5.1
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MAGNET AT LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL Gainesville	1.4 mi	310	8.0
ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE) Gainesville	1.6 mi	197	4.4
ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) Gainesville	1.6 mi	39	7.2
CHALLENGE AT ALACHUA ACADEMY Gainesville	2.0 mi	25	—
ALACHUA REGIONAL JUEVNILE DETENTION CENTER Gainesville	2.0 mi	47	—
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Gainesville	2.2 mi	28	—
JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	2.8 mi	458	5.9
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL Gainesville	2.8 mi	697	6.3
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	2.9 mi	444	4.4
PACE Gainesville	3.0 mi	51	4.9
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER Gainesville	3.1 mi	158	9.7
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Gainesville	3.2 mi	187	4.2
LANIAKEA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Gainesville	3.2 mi	26	—
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC Gainesville	3.3 mi	114	5.0
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL Gainesville	3.3 mi	846	5.4
CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL Gainesville	3.3 mi	320	8.2
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	3.5 mi	420	3.8
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT Gainesville	3.7 mi	188	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32641 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$36,814

Median Home Value

$123,600

Median Rent

$1,034/mo

Population

15,082

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

59.1%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

28.8%

Median Age

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HIGHBANKS LEARNING CENTER Debary, FL	47	4.7
HOLLYWOOD EDUCATION LITERACY PROJECT MIAMI Miami, FL	67	4.7
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER Miami Gardens, FL	60	4.7
ENDTIME CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Lake Wales, FL	52	4.8
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND Clearwater, FL	66	4.8
MIRACLES SCHOOLS Spring Hill, FL	63	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Passage Christian Academy

What grades does Passage Christian Academy serve?

Passage Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.

How many students attend Passage Christian Academy?

Passage Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Passage Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Passage Christian Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Passage Christian Academy rank in FL?

Passage Christian Academy ranks #1,309 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Passage Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Passage Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Passage Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Passage Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Passage Christian Academy a religious school?

Passage Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment: 59
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize Suburb
County: Alachua County
Phone: (352) 336-8983

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