Sumter Prep Academy

Sumter Prep Academy is an alternative school located in Bushnell, Florida. With a student body of just 90 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1, the school offers more personalized attention to its learners. Sumter Prep Academy covers grades 1 through 12 and has six full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to supporting its diverse needs.

The academic performance at Sumter Prep Academy reflects areas where there is room for improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and an academic score of 1.4 out of 10. The state ranking is #3048 out of 3816 schools in Florida, placing it around the 20th percentile. On average, 19% of students are proficient or above in both ELA/Reading and Math.

Located in a small town setting, Sumter Prep Academy is part of the community’s educational landscape, offering an alternative pathway for students who may benefit from a more tailored approach to learning.

With an enrollment of 90 students, Sumter Prep Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Sumter Prep Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.