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Fernandina Beach Christian Academy
Amelia Island Montessori School
Faith Christian Academy

Best Nassau County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 4,275 students in Nassau County, FL (there are , serving 12,746 public students). 25% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
64% of private schools in Nassau County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 4,275
  • Average Tuition: $5,417
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Nassau County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 4,275
  • Average Tuition: $5,417
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Nassau County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Nassau County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Amelia Island Montessori School Photo
Amelia Island Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1423 Julia Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-6610
(1)
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Fernandina Beach Christian Academy Photo
Fernandina Beach Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1600 S 8th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-5664
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Faith Christian Academy Photo
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
96282 Brady Point Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-2137
(1)
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Map of Lindisfarne Hall
Lindisfarne Hall
Gr: K-12
Anglican
2018 Hometown Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 206-0962
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Map of New Life Christian School
New Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
464067 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 261-4818
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Map of St. Michel Academy
St. Michel Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
228 N 4th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-2102
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Map of Sonshine Christian Academy
Sonshine Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Assembly of God
45082 Frank Brookins Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1260
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Map of Yulee KinderCare
Yulee KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
110 Floco Avenue
Yulee, FL 32097
(833) 905-3276
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Nassau County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Nassau County Priv School Syst
Nassau County Priv School Syst
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
1933 West State Road 200
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 225-5265
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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearNassau County Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20228
20219
20209
20198
20188
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
4,275 Students
481,704 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025350182179
2024329175172
2023175179174
2022190185185
2021165178180
2020154166171
2019139176175
2018140173172
2017142186180
2016138181178
2015133166167
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% Average Students of Color
23%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20259%47%34%
20244%47%34%
20239%46%33%
20228%45%33%
20218%45%32%
20206%45%32%
20195%42%31%
20185%42%31%
20176%37%32%
20166%39%32%
20155%41%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
266 Teachers
41,840 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202514:112:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202011:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202545%51%55%
202454%51%54%
202353%51%54%
202240%50%54%
202140%50%54%
202041%49%54%
201945%48%53%
201845%47%53%
201745%46%53%
201645%47%52%
201545%46%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025191615
2024191515
2023181515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019181515
2018181515
2017181515
2016181515
2015181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,417
$12,506

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$6,010$14,120$15,012
2024$4,750$11,299$13,254
2023$4,750$10,452$12,626
2022$4,750$9,929$12,187
2021$4,750$9,496$11,800
2020$4,750$8,947$11,512
2019$4,625$8,878$11,293
2018$5,917$8,498$11,017
2017$5,250$8,019$10,708
2016$5,250$7,729$10,356
2015$5,250$7,558$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20258%47%34%
20248%46%34%
20238%45%34%
20228%44%33%
20218%42%33%
20208%41%32%
20197%41%31%
20187%37%30%
20177%36%30%
20167%34%29%
20157%32%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,750
$6,301

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$3,750$6,131$7,073
2024$3,750$5,922$6,930
2023$3,750$5,401$6,469
2022$3,750$5,252$6,289
2021$3,750$4,799$6,055
2020$3,750$4,597$5,921
2019$2,375$4,489$5,795
2018$2,375$4,153$5,456
2017$2,375$4,108$5,319
2016$2,375$3,814$5,105
2015$2,375$6,007$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202584%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%85%85%
202290%85%85%
202190%86%85%
202090%86%85%
201990%87%85%
201890%87%85%
201790%87%85%
201690%87%85%
201590%87%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$15.45 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.340.730.65
20240.300.730.65
20230.520.730.65
20220.500.720.64
20210.490.720.64
20200.460.720.64
20190.510.710.63
20180.510.710.63
20170.530.690.61
20160.530.680.61
20150.520.680.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20232%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
63 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20252%19%9%
20242%20%9%
20232%19%9%
20222%18%8%
20212%18%9%
20202%18%9%
20191%18%8%
20181%18%8%
20171%16%8%
20161%16%8%
20151%16%8%
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# Black Students
28 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20251%12%7%
20241%12%7%
20231%11%8%
20222%11%7%
20212%11%7%
20202%12%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
2,378 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
81%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202579%39%52%
202483%39%52%
202358%39%52%
202263%41%54%
202164%42%54%
202068%42%54%
201960%43%56%
201860%44%56%
201753%47%58%
201655%47%58%
201557%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
480 Students
129,912 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNassau County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202518%27%26%
202414%26%26%
202337%27%25%
202232%27%25%
202131%26%25%
202027%25%24%
201936%26%24%
201836%25%23%
201743%26%22%
201641%25%22%
201539%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nassau County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Nassau County, FL include Amelia Island Montessori School and Fernandina Beach Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nassau County?
8 private schools are located in Nassau County.
How diverse are private schools in Nassau County?
Nassau County private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Nassau County go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Nassau County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nassau County?
64% of private schools in Nassau County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Nassau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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