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Defuniak Springs Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 76 students in Defuniak Springs, FL, 2% of all K-12 students in Defuniak Springs, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Defuniak Springs, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Defuniak Springs Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Galilean Academy
Galilean Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2483 Bob Sikes Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3421
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Map of Cornerstone Church Academy
Cornerstone Church Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Baptist
2044 State Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-9358
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First Christian Academy Photo
First Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
216 Live Oak Ave E
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4604
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Defuniak Springs, FL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
76
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Defuniak Springs)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,771 Schools
# Students
76 Students
479,830 Students
% Students of Color
7%
48%
0.20
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
19%
# Black Students
5 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
76 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
89%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 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
4 Students
130,012 Students
% of Others Students
5%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
41,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
52%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,760
$6,289
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Defuniak Springs, FL is Galilean Academy.
How many private schools are located in Defuniak Springs?
3 private schools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What percentage of students in Defuniak Springs go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Defuniak Springs are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Defuniak Springs?
100% of private schools in Defuniak Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Defuniak Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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