Bay County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,048 students in Bay County, FL (there are 51 public schools, serving 27,769 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Bay County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bay County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of 1st Presbyterian Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
100 E 7th St
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-0122
Map of Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
2350 Frankford Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-9354
Map of Panama City Trilingual School
Gr: PK-9 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
420 N Bonita Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 257-5054
(6)
Map of St. John Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 150 students
Catholic
1005 Fortune Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 763-1775
Map of Adventist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2700 Lisenby Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-3405
Map of Bacot Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Christian)
704 West 23rd Street Suite F
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-2614
(2)
Map of Eagle Nest Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Christian
100 N Macarthur Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-6853
Map of Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2511 E 3rd Street
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-5442
Map of Gulf Coast School For Autism
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2404 Ruth Hentz Avenue, Bldg. C
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 257-5998
Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery Photo
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Alternative School
2420 Jenks Ave Bldg C4
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 785-7157
(1)
Map of Panama City Advanced School
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Islamic
3332 Token Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 784-2520
(1)
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Bay County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Nativity Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Episcopal
205 Hamilton Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 747-0060
Map of Panama City Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-6000
Map of Panama City Seventh Day Advent
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 10069
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 769-3405

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,048 Students
480,167 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
47%
48%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
52%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,933
$12,529
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,300
$6,289
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.73

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%

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# Black Students
71 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%

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# White Students
509 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
48%
38%

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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
349 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
33%
28%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bay County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Bay County, FL include Panama City Trilingual School, 1st Presbyterian Christian School, and Covenant Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bay County?
11 private schools are located in Bay County.
How diverse are private schools in Bay County?
Bay County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Bay County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Bay County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bay County?
75% of private schools in Bay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Bay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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