St. Joseph Academy
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 282 students 13.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Private schools in St. Augustine, FL
11 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near St. Augustine
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
St. Gerard Campus Inc
under 1 mi Grades 10-12 3 students 0.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
The Pioneer School
1 mi Grades 6-8 49 students 8.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis
Grades PreK-8 364 students 14.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-12 176 students 10.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 77 students 7.9 students per teacher Church of God
Grades 1-12 17 students 3.7 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-11 224 students 8.6 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 3-12 55 students 27.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Island Prep
5 mi Grades K-8 183 students 18.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-8 279 students 14.6 students per teacher Baptist
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
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- Private schools in Middleburg (34 mi)
- Private schools in Jacksonville (35 mi)
- Private schools in Ormond Beach (44 mi)
- How FES / FTC works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at St. Augustine) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near St. Augustine?
We count 11 within 12 miles of downtown St. Augustine. Together they enrolled about 1,709 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Cathedral Parish School with 364 students.
Which St. Augustine private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.