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Best Walton County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 259 students in Walton County, FL.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Florida private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private high schools in Walton County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Walton County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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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 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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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearWalton County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20222
20212
20204
20194
20184
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
259 Students
287,739 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202565229253
202465220245
202396224247
2022137231257
2021137217249
202033199235
201933212242
201833207238
201717220246
201617213241
201514192220
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% Average Students of Color
5%
46%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20255%45%32%
20245%45%31%
202311%44%31%
20225%43%30%
20215%43%30%
202013%43%29%
201915%39%29%
201815%40%28%
201721%36%30%
201621%38%30%
201527%40%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
26,194 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20256:111:110:1
20246:111:110:1
20238:111:110:1
20228:111:110:1
20218:111:110:1
20207:111:110:1
20197:111:110:1
20187:111:110:1
20177:111:110:1
20167:111:110:1
20157:111:110:1
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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%52%57%
202462%53%57%
202362%53%57%
202262%51%56%
202162%51%56%
202033%50%56%
201933%49%55%
201833%48%55%
201733%47%55%
201633%48%54%
201533%46%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1191

SAT Score Trends (2021-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025132011911233
2024132011901231
2023132011981229
2022132011941230
2021132011971230
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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 % on Financial Aid
14%
53%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202514%53%38%
202414%52%37%
202314%50%36%
202214%50%36%
202114%48%36%
202014%46%35%
201914%46%34%
201814%41%33%
201714%41%32%
201614%37%31%
201514%35%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,760
$7,177

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$9,760$7,045$9,714
2024$9,760$6,789$9,498
2023$9,760$6,147$8,890
2022$9,760$6,045$8,717
2021$9,760$5,542$8,472
2020$9,760$5,220$8,370
2019$9,760$5,153$7,924
2018$9,760$4,920$7,471
2017$9,760$4,833$7,202
2016$9,760$4,590$6,993
2015$9,760$8,283$6,822
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Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.72

Diversity Score Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.170.720.61
20240.170.720.60
20230.530.720.60
20220.520.700.58
20210.520.700.57
20200.280.700.57
20190.280.690.56
20180.280.690.55
20170.370.670.54
20160.370.660.54
20150.370.650.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
850 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%3%6%
20231%3%6%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20191%3%5%
20181%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
54,347 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%19%9%
20242%20%9%
20232%19%8%
20222%18%8%
20212%19%8%
20204%19%8%
20195%18%8%
20185%18%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
35,727 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20251%13%8%
20241%13%8%
20231%13%8%
20221%12%8%
20211%12%8%
20204%13%8%
20194%12%8%
20184%12%8%
201713%10%8%
201613%10%8%
201513%11%9%
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# White Students
241 Students
120,599 Students
% White Students
91%
43%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202591%43%59%
202491%44%60%
202338%44%60%
202237%46%62%
202137%48%63%
202085%48%64%
201985%48%64%
201885%49%65%
201778%51%66%
201678%52%66%
201578%54%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
940 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
12 Students
60,564 Students
% of Others Students
5%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWalton County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20254%21%17%
20244%20%15%
202358%21%16%
202259%21%16%
202159%18%15%
20205%17%14%
20194%19%14%
20184%17%13%
20179%20%14%
20169%18%13%
20159%15%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Walton County, FL?
The top ranked private high schools in Walton County, FL include Ohana Institute and Galilean Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Walton County?
3 private high schools are located in Walton County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Walton County?
50% of private high schools in Walton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private high schools in Walton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Walton County include: Cornerstone Church Academy vs. Galilean Academy

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