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Palatka Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 556 students in Palatka, FL, 11% of all K-12 students in Palatka, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Palatka, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palatka Private Schools (2026-27)

Peniel Baptist Academy Photo
Peniel Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
110 Peniel Church Road
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-1707
(2)
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Map of Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy
Gr: K-11 | 62 students
2009 President St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-6514
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Map of St. Johns Christian School
St. Johns Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Baptist
938 Westriver Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-2120
(1)
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Map of School Of The Heights
School Of The Heights
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Pentecostal
3111 Saint Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 325-0951
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Palatka, FL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
556
Students
$3,450
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palatka)
This State (FL)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
556 Students
480,167 Students
% Students of Color
22%
48%
0.46
0.73
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
77 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
412 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
72%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
8%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,450
$12,529
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,700
$6,289
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palatka, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Palatka, FL is Peniel Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Palatka?
4 private schools are located in Palatka.
What percentage of students in Palatka go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Palatka are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palatka?
100% of private schools in Palatka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Palatka are often viewed compared to one another?

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