Best Hamilton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 81%.
80% of private schools in Hamilton County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Hamilton County (2026)

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
479,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
41,743 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)
1190
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
19%
# Black Students
105 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
21%
12%
# White Students
241 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
49%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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