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Ohana Day School at Grand Boulevard Photo

Best Walton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 747 students in Walton County, FL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Walton County, FL include Gateway Academy and Galilean Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private preschools in Walton County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Walton County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (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
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo
(Christian)
122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9095
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
2060 S County Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 855-8792
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
Ohana Day School at 30Avenue
Ohana Day School at 30Avenue Photo
Daycare / Preschool
12805 E Hwy 98 G101
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
(850) 608-2081
Gr: PK | 20 students
Ohana Day School at Grand Boulevard
Ohana Day School at Grand Boulevard Photo
Daycare / Preschool
495 Grand Boulevard J98
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 608-2081
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 10 students
South Walton Montessori Academy
South Walton Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
101 Eden Gardens Rd
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-5955
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Tuition listed
Sweetbay Montessori School
Montessori School
75 Bay Grove Blvd
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 835-7050
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
480 N County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-9771
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Walton County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
747 Students
325,299 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
45%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
67 Teachers
27,865 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,593
$13,815
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,760
$5,781
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
726 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
17%
# Black Students
8 Students
27,595 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
326 Students
119,969 Students
% White Students
45%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
364 Students
111,141 Students
% of Others Students
50%
35%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Walton County, FL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Walton County, FL include Gateway Academy and Galilean Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Walton County?
8 private preschools are located in Walton County.
How diverse are private preschools in Walton County?
Walton County private preschools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Walton County?
33% of private preschools in Walton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Walton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Walton County include: Sweetbay Montessori School vs. South Walton Montessori Academy

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