Private schools in Nassau County, FL
7 schools across Callahan, Fernandina Beach. About 1,109 students in all (2023-24). 7 on the state’s FES / FTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian School Callahan ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Sonshine Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 264 |
| Amelia Island Montessori School ✓ | PreK-6 | 43 |
| Faith Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 248 |
| Fernandina Beach Christian Academy ✓ | K-8 | 282 |
| Lindisfarne Hall ✓ | K-12 | 62 |
| St. Michel Academy ✓ | PreK-8 | 210 |
Nassau County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Fernandina Beach (5) and Callahan (2)
- Among Florida counties
- 38th most private schools of 68; 0% of the state’s 2,784
- Typical school
- 248 students (6 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Amelia Island Montessori School, 43 students; Fernandina Beach Christian Academy, 282 students
- Students per teacher
- 13.4 typical, 5.1 to 16.4 across 4 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- Association members
- 3, most often the American Montessori Society
- Verified tuition
- Lighthouse Christian School Callahan $10,500
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic2
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)3
- Elementary (K to 5)6
- Middle (6 to 8)6
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school3
- Under 501
- 50 to 1491
- 150 to 2994
- Nassau County100%
- 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 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 11, 2026.
Cities in and around Nassau County
Neighboring counties
- Duval County (149)
- Clay County (21)
- Saint Johns County (1)
- Baker County (2)
- St. Johns County (25)
- Bradford County (3)
- Union County (2)
- Putnam County (7)
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