Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Orlando. This reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation.
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Azalea Park Baptist School is a Gold Seal-designated, faith-based private school founded in 1956, offering a full PK-12 Christian education in the Azalea Park neighborhood of Orlando. Serving 174 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, its preschool program uses the ABEKA curriculum and is enriched with music, drama, arts, and foreign language. The school accepts multiple scholarship programs and carries a 4.0/5 community rating on GreatSchools from 62 reviews. It is religiously exempt from standard DCF licensing but holds the FCCPSA Gold Seal quality designation.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses ABEKA curriculum as foundation. Christian school serving preschool through 12th grade, established since 1956.
Programs & activities: Sports programs including basketball, volleyball, track, and cheerleading. Music classes, monthly chapel services, and VPK through high school programming available.
What sets it apart: Accepts multiple scholarships (McKay, Step Up, AAA). Extended hours 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. NCA 1st Place cheerleading winners (2018-2019).
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