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Best Putnam County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 745 students in Putnam County, FL (there are 19 public schools, serving 9,830 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
83% of private schools in Putnam County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Putnam County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy
Gr: K-11 | 62 students
2009 President St
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 328-6514
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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 Abundantcrescent City Christian Academy
Abundantcrescent City Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 45 students
Christian
2701 S Us Highway 17
Crescent City, FL 32112
(386) 698-1133
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Map of Deseret Academy
Deseret Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Alternative School
304 5th Street
Satsuma, FL 32189
(386) 649-4978
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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
(1)
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Putnam County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hollister Christian Academy
Hollister Christian Academy
Gr: 4-6 | 8 students
Baptist
Po Box 118
Hollister, FL 32147
(386) 328-2436
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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPutnam County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20208
20197
20187
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
745 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025124182179
2024124175172
2023127179174
2022122185185
2021122178180
2020101166171
201993176175
201877173172
2017106186180
2016106181178
201588166167
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% Average Students of Color
28%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202528%47%34%
202428%47%34%
202320%46%33%
202222%45%33%
202122%45%32%
202024%45%32%
201918%42%31%
201820%42%31%
201714%37%32%
201614%39%32%
201513%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202217:112:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202553%51%55%
202453%51%54%
202353%51%54%
202252%50%54%
202152%50%54%
202052%49%54%
201952%48%53%
201852%47%53%
201752%46%53%
201652%47%52%
201552%46%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025111615
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021111515
2020111515
2019111515
2018111515
2017111515
2016111515
2015111515
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Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025202526
2024202526
2023202526
2022202526
2021202526
2020202525
2019202425
2018202425
2017202425
2016202425
2015202425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,450
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$3,450$14,120$15,012
2024$3,450$11,299$13,254
2023$3,450$10,452$12,626
2022$3,450$9,929$12,187
2021$3,450$9,496$11,800
2020$3,450$8,947$11,512
2019$3,450$8,878$11,293
2018$3,450$8,498$11,017
2017$3,450$8,019$10,708
2016$3,450$7,729$10,356
2015$3,450$7,558$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
21%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202521%47%34%
202421%46%34%
202321%45%34%
202221%44%33%
202121%42%33%
202021%41%32%
201921%41%31%
201821%37%30%
201721%36%30%
201621%34%29%
201521%32%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,700
$6,294

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$7,700$6,131$7,073
2024$7,700$5,922$6,930
2023$7,700$5,401$6,469
2022$3,500$5,252$6,289
2021$3,500$4,799$6,055
2020$3,500$4,597$5,921
2019$3,500$4,489$5,795
2018$3,500$4,153$5,456
2017$3,500$4,108$5,319
2016$3,500$3,814$5,105
2015$3,500$6,007$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202598%80%81%
202498%84%85%
202398%85%85%
202298%85%85%
202198%86%85%
202098%86%85%
201998%87%85%
201898%87%85%
201798%87%85%
201698%87%85%
201598%87%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.510.730.65
20240.510.730.65
20230.410.730.65
20220.390.720.64
20210.390.720.64
20200.420.720.64
20190.380.710.63
20180.370.710.63
20170.450.690.61
20160.450.680.61
20150.450.680.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
90 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202512%19%9%
202412%20%9%
20236%19%9%
20225%18%8%
20215%18%9%
20205%18%9%
20192%18%8%
20182%18%8%
20172%16%8%
20162%16%8%
20152%16%8%
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# Black Students
100 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202513%12%7%
202413%12%7%
202312%11%8%
202210%11%7%
202110%11%7%
202012%12%8%
201913%10%7%
201813%10%7%
20177%9%7%
20167%9%7%
20157%9%8%
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# White Students
518 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
68%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202568%39%52%
202468%39%52%
202375%39%52%
202277%41%54%
202177%42%54%
202075%42%54%
201978%43%56%
201878%44%56%
201772%47%58%
201672%47%58%
201572%48%58%
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# 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
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
6%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPutnam County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20256%27%26%
20246%26%26%
20235%27%25%
20226%27%25%
20216%26%25%
20206%25%24%
20195%26%24%
20185%25%23%
201718%26%22%
201618%25%22%
201518%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Putnam County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Putnam County, FL include Hillcrest Academy and Peniel Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Putnam County?
6 private schools are located in Putnam County.
How diverse are private schools in Putnam County?
Putnam County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
83% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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