Independent Baptist Academy in Sebring, FL, serves 22 co–ed students from kindergarten through 11th grade in a suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 2 teachers on staff.
Approximately 14% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the enrollment.
The academy operates with a Baptist religious affiliation and offers regular elementary and secondary education.
As a small private school in Sebring, Independent Baptist Academy provides an option for families seeking K–11 education within a suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Independent Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Independent Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Independent Baptist Academy is Independent Baptist Academy Of Sebring (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Catherine Catholic School (3.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Independent Baptist Academy Of Sebring
(Baptist)
5704 County Road 17, S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 658-2335
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 658-2335
- miles
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
1160 Persimmon Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
449 Park St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Lakeview Christian School
(Methodist)
503 Kent Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Independent Baptist Academy Of Sebring
(Baptist)
5704 County Road 17, S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 658-2335
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 658-2335
- miles
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
1160 Persimmon Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Divine Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
449 Park St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
10405 US Why 27 S
Sebring, FL 33876
(863) 464-0559
Sebring, FL 33876
(863) 464-0559
10.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oasis Adonai Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
975 County Road 621 E
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-2193
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-2193
10.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 17 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Independent Baptist Academy Of Sebring
(Baptist)
5704 County Road 17, S
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 658-2335
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 658-2335
- miles
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
1160 Persimmon Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-3850
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
449 Park St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 451-5071
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Lakeview Christian School
(Methodist)
503 Kent Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2835 Kenilworth Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-7300
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeview Christian School
(Methodist)
503 Kent Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 465-0313
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
507 Rich St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 212-8000
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Tuition listed
316 Terrell Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3192
Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-3192
27.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Tuition listed
230 N Fifth Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-6617
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-6617
33.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
8283.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
Sebring, FL 33875
(863) 471-5777
8283.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
8283.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5030
8283.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5070
8284 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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