Hillcrest Academy Free School

Hillcrest Academy Free School serves 1851 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher of Hillcrest Academy Free School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,851 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
1,851 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Hillcrest Academy Free School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillcrest Academy Free School's ranking?
Hillcrest Academy Free School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Academy Free School?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Academy Free School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,851 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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