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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!

Best Gulf Breeze ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 762 students in Gulf Breeze, FL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze, FL include Lighthouse ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Christian Academy and St. Paul Methodist School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Florida private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Gulf Breeze ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1530 New Hope Road
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 733-1017
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Paul Methodist School
(Methodist)
4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-0692
Gr: PK-2 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1122 Oriole Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 565-5118
Gr: PK-3 | 87 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!
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4257 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-9127
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1508 New Hope Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 516-6408
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Gulf Breeze)
This State (FL)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
762 Students
413,533 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
37,364 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,450
$13,755
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
49%
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$40.07 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,104 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,789 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
76,987 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
59 Students
49,813 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
408 Students
164,371 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,144 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
260 Students
105,163 Students
% of Others Students
34%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze, FL include Lighthouse ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Christian Academy and St. Paul Methodist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gulf Breeze?
5 private elementary schools are located in Gulf Breeze.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze?
Gulf Breeze private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gulf Breeze?
100% of private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private elementary schools in Gulf Breeze are often viewed compared to one another?

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