Deland Preparatory Academy in Deland, FL serves 52 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based educational program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a faculty of 4 teachers supporting its co–ed secondary curriculum.
Approximately 76% of students represent students of color, reflecting diversity within this small private school setting.
Deland Preparatory Academy operates in a small city community and offers an alternative to the larger nearby private schools in Deland.
Tuition information is comparable to local private schools, with the average elementary private school tuition in Deland at $7,241.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Deland Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Deland Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Deland Preparatory Academy is Blue Jay Academy West Volusia (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's House Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special Education School
107 S Chandler Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Church School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
724 N Woodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-6214
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-6214
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special Education School
107 S Chandler Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
186 Industrial Center Dr
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 218-3128
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 218-3128
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Central Fellowship Christian Academy
(Baptist)
626 E Kicklighter Rd
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-2803
Lake Helen, FL 32744
(386) 228-2803
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 6 students
875 Elkcam Blvd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-4515
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-4515
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2700 Enterprise Rd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-7866
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-7866
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Jay Academy West Volusia
Special Education School
107 S Chandler Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 868-1979
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
T.o.p Academy
(Pentecostal)
330 S Thompson Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's House Montessori School ![Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.]( "Children's House Montessori School Photo - The garden is a favorite area for all of our children.")
Montessori School
509 E Pennsylvania Avenue
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 736-3632
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Church School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
724 N Woodland Blvd
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-6214
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-6214
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
T.o.p Academy
(Pentecostal)
330 S Thompson Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 279-6445
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
8401.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 1,240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
8402.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
8403.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
8404.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5715 Markham Woods Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 320-6850
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 320-6850
8405.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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