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Best Walton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,075 students in Walton County, FL (there are 25 public schools, serving 11,779 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private schools in Walton County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Walton County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Galilean Academy
Galilean Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2483 Bob Sikes Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 892-3421
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Gateway Academy Photo
Gateway Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Christian
122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9095
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Map of Ohana Institute
Ohana Institute
Gr: K-12 | 203 students
Extracurriculars: 16
12805 US Highway 98E
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
(850) 231-1140
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Map of 30a Learning Academy
30a Learning Academy
Gr: 1-5 | 9 students
7 Town Center Loop Unit C15
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 291-7197
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Map of Compass Rose Academy Inc
Compass Rose Academy Inc
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
2060 S County Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 855-8792
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Map of Cornerstone Church Academy
Cornerstone Church Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Baptist
2044 State Highway 83 N
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-9358
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First Christian Academy Photo
First Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
216 Live Oak Ave E
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 520-4604
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Ohana Day School at 30Avenue Photo
Ohana Day School at 30Avenue
Gr: PK | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
12805 E Hwy 98 G101
Inlet Beach, FL 32461
(850) 608-2081
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Ohana Day School at Grand Boulevard Photo
Ohana Day School at Grand Boulevard
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
495 Grand Boulevard J98
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 608-2081
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Map of South Walton Academy
South Walton Academy
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
305 Mack Bayou Rd Ste 100
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 213-4595
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South Walton Montessori Academy Photo
South Walton Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Montessori School
101 Eden Gardens Rd
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-5955
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Map of Sweetbay Montessori School
Sweetbay Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
Montessori School
75 Bay Grove Blvd
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 835-7050
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Map of The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School
The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Montessori School (Episcopal)
480 N County Highway 393
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 622-9771
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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWalton County Total Schools
202515
202415
202311
20228
20218
202010
20199
20189
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
1,075 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202577182179
202467175172
202384179174
2022105185185
2021105178180
202051166171
201955176175
201855173172
201741186180
201641181178
201539166167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20256%47%34%
20249%47%34%
202313%46%33%
20229%45%33%
20219%45%32%
20209%45%32%
20199%42%31%
20189%42%31%
201713%37%32%
201613%39%32%
201515%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20258:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20208:112:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
52%

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

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202562%51%55%
202459%51%54%
202359%51%54%
202259%50%54%
202159%50%54%
202033%49%54%
201933%48%53%
201833%47%53%
201733%46%53%
201633%47%52%
201533%46%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025131615
2024121515
2023131515
2022131515
2021131515
2020121515
2019121515
2018121515
2017121515
2016121515
2015121515
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Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1190

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025132011911233
2024132011901230
2023132011941228
2022132011931229
2021132011931229
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
2021282526
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,945
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$14,945$14,120$15,012
2024$8,460$11,299$13,254
2023$8,460$10,452$12,626
2022$8,460$9,929$12,187
2021$7,740$9,496$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202514%47%34%
202414%46%34%
202314%45%34%
202214%44%33%
202114%42%33%
202014%41%32%
201914%41%31%
201814%37%30%
201714%36%30%
201614%34%29%
201514%32%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,760
$6,294

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$9,760$6,131$7,073
2024$9,760$5,922$6,930
2023$9,760$5,401$6,469
2022$9,760$5,252$6,289
2021$9,760$4,799$6,055
2020$9,760$4,597$5,921
2019$9,760$4,489$5,795
2018$9,760$4,153$5,456
2017$9,760$4,108$5,319
2016$9,760$3,814$5,105
2015$9,760$6,007$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.530.730.65
20240.480.730.65
20230.540.730.65
20220.520.720.64
20210.520.720.64
20200.480.720.64
20190.450.710.63
20180.450.710.63
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
17 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%19%9%
20243%20%9%
20232%19%9%
20222%18%8%
20212%18%9%
20203%18%9%
20193%18%8%
20183%18%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%12%7%
20242%12%7%
20231%11%8%
20221%11%7%
20211%11%7%
20202%12%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%10%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20154%9%8%
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# White Students
626 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
59%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202559%39%52%
202467%39%52%
202339%39%52%
202240%41%54%
202140%42%54%
202067%42%54%
201971%43%56%
201871%44%56%
201769%47%58%
201669%47%58%
201569%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
376 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202535%27%26%
202426%26%26%
202356%27%25%
202256%27%25%
202156%26%25%
202026%25%24%
201922%26%24%
201822%25%23%
201727%26%22%
201627%25%22%
201527%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Walton County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Walton County, FL include Galilean Academy, Gateway Academy, and Ohana Institute.
How many private schools are located in Walton County?
13 private schools are located in Walton County.
How diverse are private schools in Walton County?
Walton County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Walton County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Walton County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Walton County?
33% of private schools in Walton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Walton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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