Best Jay Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 148 students in Jay, FL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,332 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
Faith Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
13050 Highway 89
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-0227
Gr: PK-11 | 114 students Tuition listed
Veritas Mission Academy
(Christian)
4005 Hwy 178
Jay, FL 32565
(850) 675-4403
Gr: K-11 | 34 students

Overview

This Town (Jay)
This State (FL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
148 Students
479,044 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
41,598 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%
# White Students
89 Students
182,923 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
127,856 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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