Private schools in Clay County, FL
21 schools across Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Orange Park, Fleming Island. About 1,882 students in all (2023-24). 19 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Seamark Ranch ✓ | 3-12 | 23 |
| Springs Academy ✓ | K-12 | 120 |
| Annunciation Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 362 |
| Calvary Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 138 |
| Lighthouse Christian School Middleburg ✓ | 1-12 | 27 |
| Pinewood Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-10 | 273 |
| Berean Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 81 |
| Broach School-Free 2 Be Me ✓ | 1-12 | 9 |
| Christian Home Academy ✓ | K-12 | 68 |
| Differentiated Learning Center ✓ | PreK-12 | 31 |
| Faith Christian Academy ✓ | 1-12 | 40 |
| Geers Exceptional Education Center ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Grace Episcopal Day School ✓ | PreK-8 | 133 |
| Haile Academy of Higher Learning ✓ | 6-12 | 12 |
| Kanvas Academy ✓ | K-3 | 23 |
| Lighthouse Christian School Orange Park ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Seven Bridges School ✓ | K-12 | 57 |
| Sonlight Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Johns Country Day School ✓ | PreK-12 | 460 |
| Heritage Christian Academy | 1-11 | 12 |
| Congregational Holiness Church School | K-12 | 13 |
Clay County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 4; the most in Orange Park (13), Middleburg (4) and Green Cove Springs (3)
- Among Florida counties
- 25th most private schools of 68; 1% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 57 students (17 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Haile Academy of Higher Learning, 12 students; St. Johns Country Day School, 460 students
- Students per teacher
- 7.3 typical, 4.4 to 15.2 across 14 schools
- Programs
- 4 special education
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 60% of graduates at the typical high school (8 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Lighthouse Christian School Middleburg $10,500; Lighthouse Christian School Orange Park $10,500; St. Johns Country Day School $16,900
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works - Public charter schools
- 3 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Florida
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic8
- Nonsectarian5
- Not in federal survey7
- Pre-K (and up)5
- Elementary (K to 5)17
- Middle (6 to 8)17
- High school (9 to 12)15
- K to 12, one school8
- Under 508
- 50 to 1496
- 150 to 2991
- 300 to 5992
- Clay County90%
- All of Florida87%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships schools, list read October 8, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships, official page, read October 8, 2026.
- Tuition for 3 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 11, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Saint Johns County (1)
- Duval County (149)
- Bradford County (3)
- Baker County (2)
- St. Johns County (25)
- Union County (2)
- Nassau County (7)
- Putnam County (7)
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