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#576 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 39% of private schools
Sunlight Christian Academy
Elementary School · Port St. Lucie, FL
A private elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
477 SW CASHMERE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Where Sunlight Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,842
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34986; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy BethanyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School of St. LucieCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,415 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie West K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Manatee Academy K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,723 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sunlight Christian Academy is listed in Port St. Lucie, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sunlight Christian Academy
Sunlight Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 34986)
- 29,713
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 34986; 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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