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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 Santa Rosa County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Santa Rosa County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL include Victory Performing Arts Academy, West Florida Baptist Academy, and St. Paul Methodist School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Santa Rosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Santa Rosa County 草榴社区 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
Santa Rosa Christian School
Santa Rosa Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
6331 Chestnut Street
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 623-4671
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Victory Performing Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
5783 Rolyat Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 994-5491
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
West Florida Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
5621 Highway 90
Milton, FL 32583
(850) 623-9306
Gr: PK-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5
Faith Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
13050 Highway 89
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-0227
Gr: PK-11 | 114 students Tuition listed
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
Veritas Mission Academy
(Christian)
4005 Hwy 178
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4403
Gr: K-11 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Santa Rosa County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,229 Students
479,863 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 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
$17,750
$13,821
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
47%
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$122.93 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
92 Students
55,399 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
1,185 Students
182,682 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
129,058 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 Victory Performing Arts Academy, West Florida Baptist Academy, and St. Paul Methodist School.
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 47%.
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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