Does Downtown Christian Academy accept the Florida scholarship for Broward students?
Yes. The Florida DOE directory flags Downtown Christian Academy as an FTC/FES-EO participant, so a Broward student can put the 2026-27 award toward tuition here: $8,494 in grades K-3; $7,896 in grades 4-8. The school is paid every quarter after it submits the enrollment and the parent approves it in EMA.
How many students does Downtown Christian Academy enroll?
Downtown Christian Academy reported 53 students to the state in its 2026 survey, and the largest single grade was kindergarten with 23.
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Grade 1 | 12 |
| Grade 2 | 9 |
| Grade 3 | 9 |
How do families usually pay the rest of tuition at Downtown Christian Academy?
Church-related schools often offer member rates, sponsorships or sibling discounts, so ask whether this campus takes part in the Edu Fund Partner Scholarship.
What should a parent ask Downtown Christian Academy before enrolling?
Five questions get most of the answer; ask them in this order.
- Are you flagged for the Florida scholarship, and which Step Up programs do you take?
- What will I owe for my child's grade once the scholarship is applied, and which registration, book or uniform charges fall outside it?
- What other help do you offer, such as need-based aid or member and sibling pricing?
- By which quarterly EMA date can you submit my child's enrollment?
Which deadlines matter for a family considering Downtown Christian Academy?
New applicants for 2026-27 must apply by November 15, 2026, and the other dates run behind it.
- Oct 30, 2026Last day of the fall window for switching between the Private School Scholarship, Unique Abilities and PEP before Quarter 3 funding (the window opened Oct 2)
- Nov 15, 2026Deadline for families applying for the first time to the 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) or the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)
- Dec 15, 2026New 2026-27 students must accept the award in EMA, and the school must submit enrollment with parent approval for Quarter 3
- Jan 1, 2027Federal scholarship tax credit begins; Florida opted in on Jan 28, 2026 and Step Up For Students has announced plans to administer it
- Jan 15, 2027A student still not enrolled in a private school in EMA after the Quarter 3 deadline must be enrolled by this date to be considered for any 2026-27 funding
What does the scholarship cover at Downtown Christian Academy, and what does it not?
The award pays tuition and listed fees up to the Broward figure for the student's grade, and everything beyond that stays with the family or school aid.
| Covered by the award | Still the family's job | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Up to $8,494 a year, depending on grade | Any tuition above the award, which the school sets |
| Fees | Required fees on the state's eligible list | Optional fees, transportation and aftercare |
| Aid | Applied first, with no financial aid file needed | School aid is a separate application |
What other private schools are near Downtown Christian Academy?
17 private schools are registered with the state in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas & Wilton Manors, and 10 of them carry the FTC/FES-EO flag. See all of them →
Christ Church School
Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Grades PK-5
Funding fit →Christian & Church-Run SchoolsShepherd of the Coast
Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Christian & Church-Run SchoolsWestminster Academy
Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Grades PK-12
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsCardinal Gibbons High School
Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Grades 9-12
Funding fit →Independent & Secular SchoolsColossal Academy
Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Jewish Day SchoolsJewish Culture High School
Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Grades 8-12
Funding fit →