New Leaf School For Change Photo - Two generations of New Leaf students.

Best Neptune Beach Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 385 students in Neptune Beach, FL (there are 2 public schools, serving 3,017 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Neptune Beach, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Neptune Beach, FL is Christ(united) Methodist Kindergarten.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Neptune Beach, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).

Top-Ranked Neptune Beach Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ(united) Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
400 Penman Rd.
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 249-5370
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Beaches Chapel School
Beaches Chapel School Photo
610 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 241-4211
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Beaches School
2049 Florida Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 372-0858
Gr: NS-9 | 81 students
New Leaf School For Change
New Leaf School For Change Photo - Two generations of New Leaf students.
Special Education School
(1)
407 3rd St
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
(904) 246-9100
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Neptune Beach)
This State (FL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
385 Students
479,437 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
41,616 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,925
$13,861
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,205
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
6 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
265 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
69%
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
85 Students
128,209 Students
% of Others Students
22%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Neptune Beach, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Neptune Beach, FL is Christ(united) Methodist Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Neptune Beach?
4 private schools are located in Neptune Beach.
What percentage of students in Neptune Beach go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Neptune Beach are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Neptune Beach?
50% of private schools in Neptune Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Other).

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