Center Academy - Julington Creek Photo - Small group lessons

Best Saint Johns Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 844 students in Saint Johns, FL (there are 12 public schools, serving 17,929 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Saint Johns, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Saint Johns, FL is San Juan Del Rio Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private schools in Saint Johns, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Saint Johns Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Academy - Julington Creek
Center Academy - Julington Creek Photo - Small group lessons
Special Education School
106 Julington Plaza, Suite 4
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Juan Del Rio Catholic School
San Juan Del Rio Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1714 State Road 13
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 287-8081
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Fruit Cove KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2590 Race Track Road
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 230-1380
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
100 Julington Plaza Drive
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 230-2002
Gr: NS-K
Living Waters Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
2189 State Road 13
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 287-2883
Gr: NS-PK | 160 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Primrose School At St. Johns Forest
Daycare / Preschool
180 Gateway Cir
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 824-1100
Gr: NS-K | 60 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saint Johns, Florida

Saint Johns, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Ridgecrest Lane
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 287-3211
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Saint Johns)
This State (FL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
844 Students
480,040 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
41,755 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,485
$13,830
Average Summer Program Cost
$695
$580
Average % on Financial Aid
95%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$6,294
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
14 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
351 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
51%
39%
# 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
282 Students
129,815 Students
% of Others Students
41%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Saint Johns, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Saint Johns, FL is San Juan Del Rio Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Johns?
6 private schools are located in Saint Johns.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Johns?
Saint Johns private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Saint Johns go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Saint Johns are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Johns?
33% of private schools in Saint Johns are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Saint Johns are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Saint Johns include: Primrose School At St. Johns Forest vs. San Juan Del Rio Catholic School

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