The Northwest Florida Academy in Lynn Haven, FL, serves 12 students across grades 1 through 11 in a nonsectarian special education program within a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 2 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 25 percent of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
As a midsize suburban school, it offers a specialized, small–group educational setting tailored to its student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Northwest Florida Academy?
The application deadline for The Northwest Florida Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Northwest Florida Academy is Panama City Advanced School (1.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3332 Token Rd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 784-2520
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 784-2520
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Tuition listed
2420 Jenks Ave Bldg C4
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 785-7157
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 785-7157
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
704 West 23rd Street Suite F
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-2614
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-2614
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2700 Lisenby Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-3405
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-3405
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2350 Frankford Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-9354
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-9354
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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