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Best Defuniak Springs 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 76 students in Defuniak Springs, FL (there are , serving 3,938 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Defuniak Springs, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Defuniak Springs, FL is Galilean Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Defuniak Springs, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top-Ranked Defuniak Springs 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Galilean Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2483 Bob Sikes Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3421
Gr: NS-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Church Academy
(Baptist)
2044 State Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-9358
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
First Christian Academy
First Christian Academy Photo - First Christian Academy - DeFuniak Springs
(Baptist)
216 Live Oak Ave E
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4604
Gr: K-5 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Defuniak Springs)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
76 Students
480,040 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
41,755 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
52%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$13,830
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,760
$6,294
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
19%
# Black Students
5 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
76 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
89%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
4 Students
129,815 Students
% of Others Students
5%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Defuniak Springs, FL is Galilean Academy.
How many private schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
3 private schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What percentage of students in Defuniak Springs go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Defuniak Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Defuniak Springs?
100% of private schools in Defuniak Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Defuniak Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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