Private schools in Bay County, FL
12 schools across Lynn Haven, Panama City. About 1,050 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| The Northwest Florida Academy | Ungraded | 12 |
| Adventist Christian Academy | K-8 | 37 |
| Bacot Academy | K-12 | 35 |
| Covenant Christian School | K-11 | 75 |
| Gateway Christian Academy Inc | 1-11 | 15 |
| Gulf Coast School for Autism | Ungraded | 25 |
| Holy Nativity Episcopal School | PreK-8 | 243 |
| Kaleidoscope School of Discovery | K-12 | 159 |
| Panama City Advanced School | PreK-12 | 159 |
| Panama City Trilingual School | PreK-9 | 116 |
| Square Pegs Learning Center | PreK-12 | 38 |
| St. John Catholic Academy | PreK-8 | 136 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays
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
Cities in and around Bay County
Neighboring counties
- Gulf County (2)
- Walton County (9)
- Washington County (2)
- Liberty County (1)
- Jackson County (2)
- Franklin County (2)
- Holmes County (1)
- Okaloosa County (14)
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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