Private schools in Gilchrist County, FL
3 schools across Bell, Trenton. About 450 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Esther's School Bell ✓ | K-12 | 49 |
| First Place Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 133 |
| Riverside Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 268 |
Gilchrist County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Trenton (2)
- Among Florida counties
- 50th most private schools of 68; 0% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 133 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Esther's School Bell, 49 students; Riverside Christian School, 268 students
- Students per teacher
- 17.9 typical, 7.4 to 17.9 across 2 schools
- Programs
- 1 special education
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works
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.
Neighboring counties
- Dixie County (2)
- Levy County (4)
- Alachua County (34)
- Lafayette County (1)
- Columbia County (14)
- Union County (2)
- Suwannee County (9)
- Bradford County (3)
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