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Best Holmes County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 39 students in Holmes County, FL (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,749 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Holmes County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Holmes County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Holmes County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Family Ministry Center
All-boys (Christian)
(17)
1213 Hope Circle
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 547-9011
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4
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Holmes County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1131 Highway 179
Bonifay, FL 32425
(850) 956-2322
Gr: K-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Holmes County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
39 Students
480,135 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
41,772 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
18%
52%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
4%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,011
$6,289

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
3 Students
55,362 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
30 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
77%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 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
1 Student
129,468 Students
% of Others Students
2%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Holmes County, FL?
1 private schools are located in Holmes County, FL.
What percentage of students in Holmes County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Holmes County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Holmes County?
100% of private schools in Holmes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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