Private School Review - Established 2003
Suncoast Primary School
Tabernacle Christian S
The Willow School

Best Indian River County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,776 students in Indian River County, FL (there are 28 public schools, serving 16,950 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
83% of private schools in Indian River County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,776
  • Average Tuition: $12,268
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Indian River County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,776
  • Average Tuition: $12,268
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Indian River County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Indian River County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Master's Academy Of Vero Beach
Master's Academy Of Vero Beach
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1115 58th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 794-4655
(1)
View Profile
Saint Edward's School Photo
Saint Edward's School
Gr: PK-12 | 637 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
Episcopal
1895 Saint Edwards Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-4136
View Profile
Map of St. Helen Catholic School
St. Helen Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 274 students
Catholic
2050 Vero Beach Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-5457
(1)
View Profile
The Willow School Photo
The Willow School
Gr: K-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
950 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 770-0758
View Profile
Christ Church Academy Photo
Christ Church Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 101 students
Anglican
665 20th St.
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 646-9650
(8)
View Profile
Map of Crosstyle Academy
Crosstyle Academy
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Church of the Nazarene
4425 71st St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 532-6400
View Profile
Map of Glendale Christian School
Glendale Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
790 27th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 569-1095
(1)
View Profile
Map of Shiloh Christian Academy
Shiloh Christian Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
All-boys (Christian)
10655 Roseland Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 589-4449
(3)
View Profile
Suncoast Primary School Photo
Suncoast Primary School
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
3050 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 778-0892
(2)
View Profile
Tabernacle Christian S Photo
Tabernacle Christian S
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
51 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 562-0723
(1)
View Profile
Map of Touched By Grace Academy
Touched By Grace Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students
Christian
700 Timber Ridge Trail SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 567-8110
View Profile
Map of Treasure Coast Boy's Academy
Treasure Coast Boy's Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4
All-boys | Alternative School (Assembly of God)
801 154th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 978-4164
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Indian River County, Florida

Indian River County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Indian River Christian School
Indian River Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Assembly of God
6767 20th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 562-4804
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearIndian River County Total Schools
202512
202412
202311
202211
202112
202013
201913
201813
201714
201614
201513
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
1,776 Students
481,428 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025161182179
2024167175172
2023161179174
2022153185185
2021143178180
2020140166171
2019138176175
2018138173172
2017129186180
2016131181178
2015128166167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
27%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202527%47%34%
202424%47%34%
202322%46%33%
202216%45%33%
202115%45%32%
202016%45%32%
201915%42%31%
201815%42%31%
201712%37%32%
201612%39%32%
201513%41%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
167 Teachers
41,811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
52%

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

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202546%51%55%
202446%51%54%
202342%51%54%
202242%50%54%
202142%50%54%
202042%49%54%
201942%48%53%
201842%47%53%
201736%46%53%
201636%47%52%
201536%46%52%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025171615
2024171515
2023171515
2022161515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018161515
2017181515
2016181515
2015181515
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025141413
2024141412
2023131311
2022131311
2021101311
2020101211
2019101211
2018101211
2017101110
2016181110
2015181010
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average SAT score
1189
(Out of 1600)
1190

SAT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025118911911233
2024116911901230
2023127211941228
2022127211931229
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025302526
2024282526
2023282526
2022282526
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,268
$13,829

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$12,268$14,120$15,012
2024$8,158$11,299$13,254
2023$6,976$10,452$12,626
2022$6,788$9,929$12,187
2021$6,608$9,496$11,800
2020$9,025$8,947$11,512
2019$9,025$8,878$11,293
2018$8,236$8,498$11,017
2017$7,930$8,019$10,708
2016$7,242$7,729$10,356
2015$7,150$7,558$9,939
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average % on Financial Aid
43%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202543%47%34%
202443%46%34%
202338%45%34%
202238%44%33%
202134%42%33%
202034%41%32%
201934%41%31%
201834%37%30%
201734%36%30%
201634%34%29%
201534%32%28%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$6,294

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
2025$2,500$6,131$7,073
2024$2,500$5,922$6,930
2023$2,500$5,401$6,469
2022$2,500$5,252$6,289
2021$2,400$4,799$6,055
2020$2,400$4,597$5,921
2019$2,400$4,489$5,795
2018$2,400$4,153$5,456
2017$2,400$4,108$5,319
2016$2,400$3,814$5,105
2015$2,400$6,007$5,030
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Acceptance Rate
83%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202583%80%81%
202480%84%85%
202380%85%85%
202280%85%85%
202180%86%85%
202080%86%85%
201980%87%85%
201880%87%85%
201780%87%85%
201680%87%85%
201580%87%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20250.560.730.65
20240.560.730.65
20230.520.730.65
20220.450.720.64
20210.410.720.64
20200.460.720.64
20190.460.710.63
20180.460.710.63
20170.350.690.61
20160.370.680.61
20150.320.680.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20256%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20236%4%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%3%4%
20205%3%4%
20195%3%4%
20185%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
131 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20257%19%9%
20247%20%9%
20237%19%9%
20226%18%8%
20216%18%9%
20206%18%9%
20195%18%8%
20185%18%8%
20174%16%8%
20164%16%8%
20154%16%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
126 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
7%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
20257%12%7%
20247%12%7%
20236%11%8%
20224%11%7%
20214%11%7%
20204%12%8%
20193%10%7%
20183%10%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20153%9%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
1,121 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
64%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202564%39%52%
202464%39%52%
202367%39%52%
202273%41%54%
202176%42%54%
202072%42%54%
201972%43%56%
201872%44%56%
201780%47%58%
201679%47%58%
201582%48%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
283 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
16%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndian River County AverageFlorida (FL) AverageNational Average
202516%27%26%
202417%26%26%
202314%27%25%
202212%27%25%
20219%26%25%
202013%25%24%
201915%26%24%
201815%25%23%
201712%26%22%
201613%25%22%
20159%24%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Indian River County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Indian River County, FL include The Willow School, St. Helen Catholic School, and Master's Academy Of Vero Beach.
How many private schools are located in Indian River County?
12 private schools are located in Indian River County.
How diverse are private schools in Indian River County?
Indian River County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Indian River County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Indian River County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indian River County?
83% of private schools in Indian River County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Indian River County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (FL):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Changing Schools and Moving to New Area
Changing Schools and Moving to New Area
Understanding Support Services in Private Schools
Understanding Support Services in Private Schools

More Articles

Advanced Learning Frameworks
Funding the Future
Well-Rounded Achievements
Global Educator Empowerment
Premier School Models