Very Good
#189 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 13% of private schools
Word of Life Christian School
School
1555 W MAIN ST, Bartow, FL 33830
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#189 of 1,462
In Bartow
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Word of Life Christian School
Word of Life Christian School is a private school in Bartow, FL. Word of Life Christian School serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Word of Life Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 64 students, Word of Life Christian School 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.
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Word of Life Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Word of Life Christian School 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
BetaHow Word of Life Christian School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Bartow, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Word of Life Christian School (this school) | 7.6 |
| GAUSE ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP | 6.4 |
| JAMES E. STEPHENS ACADEMY | 4.6 |
| BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY | 5.8 |
| JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER | 8.8 |
| BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 5.5 |
| FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.8 |
| BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL | 4.4 |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND | 4.5 |
| TRANSITION SCHOOL | 3.5 |
| UNION ACADEMY | 5.5 |
| POLK HALFWAY HOUSE | — |
| POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER | 4.5 |
| POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER | 3.5 |
| SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY | 6.8 |
| BELLA CITTA | 3.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1555 W MAIN ST, Bartow, FL 33830
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Word of Life Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND (rated 4.5/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bartow, see our Bartow schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GAUSE ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Bartow | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| JAMES E. STEPHENS ACADEMY Bartow | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| FIRST METHODIST SCHOOL INC. Bartow | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY Bartow | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER Bartow | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bartow | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bartow | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Bartow | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
| BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL Bartow | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL Bartow | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| TRANSITION SCHOOL Bartow | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| UNION ACADEMY Bartow | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| POLK HALFWAY HOUSE Bartow | 2.5 mi | — |
| POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER Bartow | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER Bartow | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY Bartow | 3.7 mi | 6.8 |
| HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Highland City | 5.0 mi | 7.8 |
| VALLEYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland | 5.0 mi | 8.8 |
| GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH Lakeland | 5.6 mi | 5.6 |
| POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL Lakeland | 6.8 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33830 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,636
Median Home Value
$207,900
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
Population
32,738
College Educated
18.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Word of Life Christian School
What grades does Word of Life Christian School serve?
Word of Life Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Word of Life Christian School?
Word of Life Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Word of Life Christian School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Word of Life Christian School rank in FL?
Word of Life Christian School ranks #189 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Word of Life Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Word of Life Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Word of Life Christian School a private school?
Yes, Word of Life Christian School 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 Word of Life Christian School a religious school?
Word of Life Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 519-5747
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