Top 3 Best Santa Rosa County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,621 students in Santa Rosa County, FL (there are 42 public schools, serving 29,335 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The top ranked private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, Santa Rosa Christian School and Victory Performing Arts Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
88% of private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Santa Rosa County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy
(Christian)
1530 New Hope Road
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 733-1017
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Santa Rosa Christian School
Santa Rosa Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
6331 Chestnut Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 623-4671
Grades: PK-12
| 338 students
Victory Performing Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
5783 Rolyat Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 994-5491
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
West Florida Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
5621 Highway 90
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-9306
Grades: PK-12
| 406 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
13050 Highway 89
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-0227
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Students hear a Dr. Seuss story from the Cat in the Hat himself! Thanks to the Early Learning Coalition for bringing the story to life!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4257 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-9127
Grades: PK-1
| 68 students
St. Paul Methodist School
(Methodist)
4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-0692
Grades: PK-2
| 87 students
4005 Hwy 178
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4403
Grades: K-11
| 34 students

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, FL?
8 private schools are located in Santa Rosa County, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
Santa Rosa County, FL private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Santa Rosa County, FL go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Santa Rosa County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa County, FL?
88% of private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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