Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 444 students in Jefferson County, FL.
The top-ranked private school in Jefferson County, FL is Aucilla Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7803 Aucilla Rd
Monticello, FL 32344
(850) 997-3597
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
444 Students
480,379 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
41,805 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,048 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
91,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
87 Students
55,399 Students
% Black Students
20%
12%
# White Students
311 Students
182,682 Students
% White Students
70%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
27 Students
129,282 Students
% of Others Students
6%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, FL is Aucilla Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
1 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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