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Amelia Island Montessori School
Lindisfarne Hall
Faith Christian Academy

Fernandina Beach Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,430 students in Fernandina Beach, FL, 44% of all K-12 students in Fernandina Beach, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Fernandina Beach, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fernandina Beach Private Schools (2026-27)

Amelia Island Montessori School Photo
Amelia Island Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1423 Julia Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-6610
(1)
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Faith Christian Academy Photo
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
96282 Brady Point Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-2137
(1)
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Fernandina Beach Christian Academy Photo
Fernandina Beach Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1600 S 8th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-5664
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Lindisfarne Hall Photo
Lindisfarne Hall
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Anglican
2018 Hometown Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 206-0962
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Map of St. Michel Academy
St. Michel Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
228 N 4th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-2102
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Fernandina Beach, FL Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
2,430
Students
$7,192
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fernandina Beach)
This State (FL)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,773 Schools
# Students
2,430 Students
480,518 Students
% Students of Color
8%
48%
0.53
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
12 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
477 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
57%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
314 Students
130,272 Students
% of Others Students
38%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
161 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,192
$12,529
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$6,491
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$12.52 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fernandina Beach, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Fernandina Beach, FL include Fernandina Beach Christian Academy, Amelia Island Montessori School, and Faith Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fernandina Beach?
5 private schools are located in Fernandina Beach.
How diverse are private schools in Fernandina Beach?
Fernandina Beach private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Fernandina Beach go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Fernandina Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fernandina Beach?
67% of private schools in Fernandina Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fernandina Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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