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Best Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,115 students in Columbia County, FL (there are , serving 9,785 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Columbia County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Epiphany Catholic School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Catholic
1937 Sw Epiphany Ct
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 752-2320
(1)
Lake City Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
3035 SW Pinemount Road
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 758-0055
(2)
Map of Cambridge Prep Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Christian
2658 Sw Main Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 243-8285
Map of Covenant Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
2019 Sw Main Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-3636
Map of Faith Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
810 Sw Faith Rd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 438-5495
(2)
Map of First Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Baptist
160 Se Gillen Ter
Lulu, FL 32061
(407) 492-2708
Map of Hart 2 Hart Academy Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students
Assembly of God
388 Sw Birley Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 466-1194
Map of Joy Explosion Christian Academy
Gr: 1-10 | 10 students
Christian
3134 Sw Pinemount Rd
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 752-6627
New Generation Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
608 SW Marvin Burnett Road
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 758-4710
(1)
Map of North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy
Gr: K-12 | 53 students
7443 W Us Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 628-1606
Map of Springville Preparatory Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Christian
P O Box 3790
Lake City, FL 32056
(386) 288-2537

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
1,115 Students
481,704 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
123 Teachers
41,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
52%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,800
$12,506
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
123 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
11%
12%
# White Students
659 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
59%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
199 Students
129,912 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, FL include Epiphany Catholic School and Lake City Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
11 private schools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
75% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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