Clay County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,767 students in Clay County, FL.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
36% of private preschools in Clay County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,767
  • Average Tuition: $10,830
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Clay County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,767
  • Average Tuition: $10,830
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Clay County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Clay County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
1610 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 282-0504
(8)
Grace Episcopal Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
156 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 269-3718
(2)
Map of Orange Park Kindergarten
Gr: K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
3050 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 264-9959
(1)
Pinewood Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Presbyterian
198 Knight Boxx Road
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 272-6408
St. Johns Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
3100 Doctors Lake Dr
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-9572
(3)
Map of Berean Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Baptist
4459 Us Highway 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 773-8404
Eagle Harbor Parkway KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1735 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 278-7710
Map of Eagle Harbor Pkwy KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1735 Eagle Harbor Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 278-7710
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
415 Meldrum Lane
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 291-9991
Map of Ivy League Academy
Gr: PK | 106 students
Daycare / Preschool
2350 Market Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 269-1190
Map of Oakleaf KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
431 Drysdale
Orange Park, FL 32065
(833) 905-3276
Map of Primrose School Of Fleming Island
Gr: NS-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
2031 Town Center Blvd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 298-3938
Map of Wonderworks
Gr: NS | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
152 Stowe Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 264-7330
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Clay County Private Preschools (Closed)

Center Academy - Orange Park Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Special Education School
2171 Kingsley Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 276-3552
(1)
Map of Madeira Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1650 Blanding Blvd
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904) 291-1875
Map of St. Jude Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students
Special Education School (Christian)
409 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 531-9439

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

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# Students
1,767 Students
325,364 Students

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% Average Students of Color
20%
45%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
154 Teachers
27,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
49%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1254
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,830
$11,700
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.71

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# American Indian Students
7 Students
726 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
106 Students
53,809 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
17%

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# Black Students
54 Students
27,595 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

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# White Students
1,039 Students
119,969 Students
% White Students
59%
37%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
533 Students
111,283 Students
% of Others Students
30%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Clay County, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Clay County, FL include Grace Episcopal Day School, Annunciation Catholic School, and Pinewood Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Clay County?
13 private preschools are located in Clay County.
How diverse are private preschools in Clay County?
Clay County private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Clay County?
36% of private preschools in Clay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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