For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 148 students in Jay, FL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,341 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Jay, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Jay, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Private Schools in Jay, FL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13050 Highway 89
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-0227
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-0227
Gr: PK-11 | 114 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Jay)
This State (FL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
148 Students
480,379 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
47%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
41,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
55,399 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
89 Students
182,682 Students
% White Students
60%
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
47 Students
129,282 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jay, FL?
2 private schools are located in Jay, FL.
What percentage of students in Jay go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jay are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jay?
100% of private schools in Jay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
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