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Foundation Academy
- AOverall Grade
- Private, Christian (General)
- PK, K-12
- Winter Garden, FL
- 38 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA-
- TeachersB
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- SportsB
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$13,560
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
16%
Average Financial Aid
$2,713
From Foundation Academy
Voted "Readers Choice for Orlando's Best Private Christian School", in 2018 & 2019 by Orlando Style Magazine.
In 1958 Foundation Academy opened it's doors to the students and families of Central Florida. Our intention was to treat and teach each child as a unique creation in Christ, and partner with parents and the church to build a foundation for life, over 60 years later that still remains true.
Foundation Academy, a K-3 through 12th-grade private Christian school, was founded in 1958 as a ministry of Winter Garden’s First Baptist Church. All grades were housed at the church campus until 2007 when the Upper School grades moved to a new 70-acre property in south Winter Garden. In 2019 a third campus began at the campus of First Baptist Church Windermere, Lakeside campus with a Kindergarten class. The campus will grow a new grade level each school year up through 6th grade. Currently, Foundation Academy serves 900 students in grades K-3 through 12.
Foundation Academy Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
900
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.8 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.8 responses
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Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingB
Median Household Income
$66,349
National
$55,322Median Rent
$996
National
$949Median Home Value
$262,300
National
$184,700Foundation Academy Reviews
38 reviews
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I love Foundation Academy! The Lord has richly blessed the school over many years. We have wonderful students, faculty and families. Academic excellence, spiritual formation, enrichment classes, ever-growing sports programs and after school activities offer students many opportunities for growth. Come join us!
What I liked about Foundation Academy is the community of the school. The size of the school is not too big but not too small, you are able to still meet new students but the school isn't big enough to not see them around. The teachers are excellent in that you are able to have a personal relationship with them. They are also really willing to help you in any way possible. Another great thing is the Christian foundation the school is built upon. The teachers and administration exhibit good Christian behavior and tie Christian aspects with their curriculum. One thing that can be changed is the entire school spirit which can affect the presentation of the school. Finally, the school, in general, is starting to struggle with the physical capacity and needs to expand and make new buildings to aid with the development of the school.
When I came to Foundation Academy in third grade, I felt like an outcast at first. I did not know anything about Jesus, chapel, or cursive. I learned all of those things and I gained wonderful friends throughout my years at Foundation Academy. I am still friends with people at Foundation Academy. I work at Foundation Academy's North Campus after I graduated there. I love the work environment there. Everyone is friendly and encouraging. The children are so sweet. I have developed my communication skill while I have been working at Foundation Academy. I would change the education curriculum and add classes that prepare the students for the real world.