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Best Santa Rosa County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,660 students in Santa Rosa County, FL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL include St. Paul Methodist School, Santa Rosa Christian School, and Victory Performing Arts Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Santa Rosa County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,660 Students
325,299 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
45%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
27,865 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 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
$11,417
$13,815
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$41.41 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
726 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
17%
# Black Students
29 Students
27,595 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
837 Students
119,969 Students
% White Students
63%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
947 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
391 Students
111,141 Students
% of Others Students
29%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa County, FL include St. Paul Methodist School, Santa Rosa Christian School, and Victory Performing Arts Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Rosa County?
6 private preschools are located in Santa Rosa County.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Rosa County?
Santa Rosa County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa County?
100% of private preschools in Santa Rosa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private preschools in Santa Rosa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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