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Defuniak Springs Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 24 students in Defuniak Springs, FL.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Defuniak Springs Private Preschools (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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Defuniak Springs, FL Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
24
Students
+60.0% (+9 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Defuniak Springs)
This State (FL)
# Schools
1 School
1,540 Schools
# Students
24 Students
325,367 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202524228191
202424219187
202324215185
202224218188
202124207184
202024198179
201934209182
201834211181
201724225183
201624219181
201515206173
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% Students of Color
3%
45%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20253%45%32%
20243%45%32%
20233%44%32%
20223%42%31%
20213%42%32%
20203%43%31%
20196%40%31%
20186%41%30%
20173%36%31%
20163%37%31%
20153%39%31%
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0.07
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.070.710.65
20240.070.720.65
20230.070.710.65
20220.070.700.64
20210.070.710.64
20200.070.710.64
20190.110.700.64
20180.110.700.64
20170.070.680.62
20160.070.670.62
20150.070.670.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
726 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20192%3%5%
20182%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
17%
# Black Students
1 Student
27,595 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20253%9%6%
20243%9%6%
20233%9%6%
20223%8%6%
20213%9%7%
20203%9%7%
20194%8%6%
20184%8%6%
20173%7%6%
20163%7%6%
20153%7%6%
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# White Students
28 Students
119,969 Students
% White Students
97%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202597%38%48%
202497%38%48%
202397%38%48%
202297%40%50%
202197%41%50%
202097%41%51%
201994%42%52%
201894%43%52%
201797%46%54%
201697%47%54%
201597%48%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
n/a
111,205 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
35%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
4 Teachers
27,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20256:112:112:1
20246:112:112:1
20236:112:112:1
20226:112:112:1
20216:112:112:1
20206:112:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20176:112:112:1
20166:112:112:1
20155:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202533%48%51%
202433%48%51%
202333%48%51%
202233%47%51%
202133%47%50%
202033%47%50%
201933%46%50%
201833%44%50%
201733%43%49%
201633%43%49%
201533%43%48%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025121716
2019121616
2018121616
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Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202514%37%31%
202414%36%30%
202314%36%30%
202214%35%29%
202114%36%29%
202014%36%29%
201914%35%28%
201814%31%27%
201714%31%26%
201614%29%25%
201514%27%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,760
$5,788

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearDefuniak Springs, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$9,760$5,528$4,864
2024$9,760$5,186$4,788
2023$9,760$4,529$4,663
2022$9,760$4,506$4,366
2021$9,760$4,445$4,213
2020$9,760$4,184$4,101
2019$9,760$4,072$3,985
2018$9,760$3,594$3,694
2017$9,760$3,544$3,658
2016$9,760$3,341$3,429
2015$9,760$3,328$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Defuniak Springs, FL is Galilean Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Defuniak Springs?
1 private preschools are located in Defuniak Springs.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Defuniak Springs?
100% of private preschools in Defuniak Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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