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Best Santa Rosa County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,229 students in Santa Rosa County, FL (there are , serving 29,667 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Santa Rosa County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Lighthouse Private Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1530 New Hope Road
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 733-1017
Santa Rosa Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
6331 Chestnut Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 623-4671
(1)
Map of Victory Performing Arts Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5783 Rolyat Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 994-5491
(1)
Map of West Florida Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
5621 Highway 90
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-9306
(1)
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 114 students
Pentecostal
13050 Highway 89
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-0227
(1)
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4257 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-9127
Map of St. Paul Methodist School
Gr: PK-2 | 87 students
Methodist
4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-0692
Map of Veritas Mission Academy
Gr: K-11 | 34 students
Christian
4005 Hwy 178
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4403

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
2,229 Students
481,704 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
41,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$12,506
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
48%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
92 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
1,185 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
62%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
6 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
515 Students
129,912 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, Santa Rosa Christian School, and Victory Performing Arts Academy.
How many private schools are located in Santa Rosa County?
8 private schools are located in Santa Rosa County.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Santa Rosa County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa County?
100% of private schools in Santa Rosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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