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#576 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 39% of private schools

Sunlight Christian Academy

Elementary School

477 SW CASHMERE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

230

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

230

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#576 of 1,462

In Port St. Lucie

#7 of 12

public schools

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About Sunlight Christian Academy

Sunlight Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL. Sunlight Christian Academy serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Sunlight Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Sunlight 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.

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How Sunlight Christian Academy compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Port St. Lucie, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

This School

17.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

230

This School

934

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 27% vs 0%

Black 10% vs 0%

Asian 1.3% vs 0%

Sunlight Christian Academy Port St. Lucie Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Sunlight Christian Academy (this school)	—	230	13.5:1	6.7
SOMERSET ACADEMY BETHANY	0.4 mi	482	21:1	8.5
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIE	0.8 mi	1,415	17.9:1	6.2
ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL	1.0 mi	1,663	18.3:1	6.0
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8	1.3 mi	1,723	19.8:1	7.1
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	871	17.4:1	7.5
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL	1.9 mi	1,582	18.2:1	7.0
NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL	1.9 mi	1,265	17.3:1	6.7
OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL	2.2 mi	1,704	19.8:1	5.4
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	545	19.5:1	4.4
FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	651	16.7:1	6.1
SOUTHERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.8 mi	907	22.7:1	3.6
RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	747	17.4:1	6.8
FAU/SLCSD PALM POINTE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL @ TRADITI	4.2 mi	1,501	17.1:1	8.9
SAVANNA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.3 mi	471	14.7:1	6.4
ALLAPATTAH FLATS K-8	4.4 mi	1,312	20.2:1	7.3
ST. LUCIE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	4.4 mi	13	—:1	—
WINDMILL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.5 mi	1,058	17.9:1	5.7
SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL	5.6 mi	866	18.8:1	6.4
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.8 mi	667	15.5:1	8.5
VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL	5.9 mi	597	19.9:1	4.7

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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- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 55%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 230

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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 60.4%

Hispanic 27.0%

Black 10.0%

Asian 1.3%

Two or More 0.9%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

477 SW CASHMERE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sunlight Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SOMERSET ACADEMY BETHANY (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, IVY LEAGUE ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Port St. Lucie, see our Port St. Lucie schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SOMERSET ACADEMY BETHANY Port St. Lucie	0.4 mi	482	8.5
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIE Port St. Lucie	0.8 mi	1,415	6.2
ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH Port St. Lucie	0.8 mi	2,702	5.1
ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	1.0 mi	1,663	6.0
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8 Port St. Lucie	1.3 mi	1,723	7.1
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	1.6 mi	871	7.5
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMY FOR DIFFERENTLY-ABLED LEARNERS Port St. Lucie	1.6 mi	35	5.2
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	1.9 mi	1,582	7.0
NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	1.9 mi	1,265	6.7
OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	2.2 mi	1,704	5.4
SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Port Saint Lucie	2.2 mi	1,387	7.7
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF ST LUCIE COUNTY, INC Port St. Lucie	2.1 mi	107	8.3
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, INC Port St. Lucie	2.1 mi	110	7.9
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	2.6 mi	545	4.4
WOODLANDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL NORTH Port St. Lucie	2.9 mi	66	5.5
DALTON LEARNING CENTER INC. Port St. Lucie	3.2 mi	72	6.3
IVY LEAGUE ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	3.3 mi	127	7.5
ACCELERATION ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	3.5 mi	364	3.2
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Port St. Lucie	3.4 mi	108	6.8
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Port St. Lucie	3.7 mi	229	6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34986 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,842

Median Home Value

$368,300

Median Rent

$1,600/mo

Population

29,713

College Educated

35%

Homeownership

85.6%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Median Age

54.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunlight Christian Academy

What grades does Sunlight Christian Academy serve?

Sunlight Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Sunlight Christian Academy?

Sunlight Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sunlight Christian Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sunlight Christian Academy rank in FL?

Sunlight Christian Academy ranks #576 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Sunlight Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunlight Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sunlight Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Sunlight 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 Sunlight Christian Academy a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 34 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 230
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 17
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: St. Lucie County
Phone: (772) 446-7363

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