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Best Hernando County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,224 students in Hernando County, FL.
The top-ranked private high schools in Hernando County, FL include Wider Horizons School, Spring Hill Christian Academy, and Life Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Florida private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
82% of private high schools in Hernando County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Hernando County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hernando Christian Academy
Hernando Christian Academy Photo - HCA Lions Varsity Football
(Christian)
7200 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 796-0616
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
6001 Deltona Blvd. West. 11494 Cortez Blvd. C
Spring Hill, FL 34601
(352) 488-8850
Gr: NS-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Hill Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3140 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 683-8485
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wider Horizons School
Wider Horizons School Photo - Wider Horizons School preschoolers love using Montessori math to develop a deep mathematical understanding.
Montessori School
(10)
4060 Castle Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-1934
Gr: NS-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1244 W. Jefferson St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 428-4397
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Entirety K-12
990 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 593-4185
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Esther's School Inc
Special Education School (Christian)
8064 Spring Hill Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 403-5023
Gr: K-11 | 100 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
175 Spring Time St
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 686-9350
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
West Hernando Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2250 Osowaw Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34607
(352) 688-9918
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Hernando County, Florida

Hernando County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eckerd Youth Challenge Program (Closed 2015)
All-boys | Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(352) 799-5621
Gr: 6-11 | 57 students
11089 Hearth Riad
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 556-5226
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
5053 Griffin Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 251-5501
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students

Overview

This County (Hernando County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,224 Students
285,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
46%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
214 Teachers
26,145 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
52%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1194
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,930
$14,514
Average % on Financial Aid
76%
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$7,054
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
850 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
9,010 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
240 Students
54,334 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
80 Students
35,662 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,313 Students
120,561 Students
% White Students
60%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
940 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
491 Students
60,066 Students
% of Others Students
23%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Hernando County, FL?
The top-ranked private high schools in Hernando County, FL include Wider Horizons School, Spring Hill Christian Academy, and Life Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Hernando County?
9 private high schools are located in Hernando County.
How diverse are private high schools in Hernando County?
Hernando County private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hernando County?
82% of private high schools in Hernando County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Hernando County are often viewed compared to one another?

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