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Putnam County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 84%.
83% of private schools in Putnam County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Putnam County 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 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) 937-9873
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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
(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
# Students
745 Students
480,167 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
52%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,450
$12,529
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,700
$6,289
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.73
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
100 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
13%
12%
# White Students
518 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
68%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
6%
28%
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 is 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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