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Gateway Christian Academy

14205 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
Classroom teachers are on Bachelors or Masters Degree levels. We offer excellent Teacher/Student ratios.
Support auxiliary teachers, either Degreed or Certified, strengthen the core curriculum.
Our staff, consisting of devoted, creative personnel with servants' hearts, provide an environment where every child will grow and succeed.
The Sunshine State Standards are reflected through Abeka and Accelerated Christian Education curriculum.
Our school is based on Biblical foundations that enable us to provide a well balanced venue where every child may flourish.
Our mission is to partner with families to provide the most effective education where the child's home, school, and church join together to empower every child to achieve his/her goals! Christian values and good citizenship skills are reinforced daily.
Every child has the right to a sound education in a safe and nurturing setting where they are accepted so they may freely express their individual ideas in creative, constructive, and innovative ways.
Children represent a rainbow of precious, cultural diversity. Our role is to help every child do well academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically for God's glory.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: To prepare students for life as Christian role models and leaders who choose character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, and service before self.
  • Classroom teachers are on Bachelors or Masters Degree levels. We offer excellent Teacher/Student ratios. Support auxiliary teachers, either Degreed or Certified, strengthen the core curriculum. Our staff, consisting of devoted, creative personnel with servants' hearts, provide an environment where every child will grow and succeed. The Sunshine State Standards are reflected through Abeka and Accelerated Christian Education curriculum. Our school is based on Biblical foundations that enable us to provide a well balanced venue where every child may flourish. Our mission is to partner with families to provide the most effective education where the child's home, school, and church join together to empower every child to achieve his/her goals! Christian values and good citizenship skills are reinforced daily. Every child has the right to a sound education in a safe and nurturing setting where they are accepted so they may freely express their individual ideas in creative, constructive, and innovative ways. Children represent a rainbow of precious, cultural diversity. Our role is to help every child do well academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically for God's glory.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Gateway Christian Academy often compared to?
Gateway Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Bible Truth Ministries Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Gateway Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Gateway Christian Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Gateway Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Gateway Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tampa, FL is $12,950 for elementary schools and $14,058 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Tampa, FL is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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