Hamilton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 439 students in Hamilton County, FL (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,637 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private schools in Hamilton County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hamilton County (2026-27)

Map of Achiever's Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 11 students
Pentecostal
1424 Hamilton Ave
Jennings, FL 32053
(386) 855-3171
(1)
Map of Corinth Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Baptist
7042 Sw 41st Ave
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 938-2270
(2)
Map of Gateway Academy for Boys
Gr: NS
1213 Hope Circle
Jasper, FL 32425
(850) 935-3320
Map of Jennings First Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Assembly of God
1286 Georgia St.
Jennings, FL 32053
(386) 938-1179

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
439 Students
480,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
52%
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
19%
# Black Students
105 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
21%
12%
# White Students
241 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
49%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
<1%
# Others Students
2 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
<1%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hamilton County, FL?
4 private schools are located in Hamilton County, FL.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hamilton County?
80% of private schools in Hamilton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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