Gulf County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 113 students in Gulf County, FL (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,915 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Gulf County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Gulf County (2026-27)

Map of Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 101 students
Christian
801 20th St
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6707
Map of Growing Minds Center
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students
Special Education School
106 Trade Cir W Ste A
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-2756

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
113 Students
480,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.73
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
8 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%
# White Students
79 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
70%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
20 Students
130,255 Students
% of Others Students
18%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gulf County, FL?
2 private schools are located in Gulf County, FL.
What percentage of students in Gulf County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Gulf County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gulf County?
33% of private schools in Gulf County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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