Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 444 students in Jefferson County, FL (there are 5 public schools, serving 42 public students). 91% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Aucilla Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students
Christian
7803 Aucilla Rd
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3597

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
444 Students
480,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.73
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
87 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
20%
12%
# White Students
311 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
70%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
27 Students
130,255 Students
% of Others Students
6%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, FL is Aucilla Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
1 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
91% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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