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Best Florida Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2,873 private schools serving 479,067 students in Florida (there are 4,269 public schools, serving 2,868,608 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Florida attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $11,097 for elementary schools and $12,464 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 47% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
55% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Top Ranked Florida Private Schools by County (2024-25)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
33
5,336
15%
13
1,369
5%
96
11,240
13%
274
54,737
18%
30
2,599
6%
36
9,427
16%
12
1,115
10%
165
31,670
19%
38
7,227
16%
16
2,550
10%
48
7,816
14%
53
9,116
8%
46
6,248
15%
39
6,162
11%
38
6,236
12%
14
2,439
12%
598
95,600
22%
9
2,631
17%
233
39,289
15%
54
9,320
12%
171
35,659
16%
45
5,120
6%
122
20,662
18%
78
11,912
9%
43
6,668
13%
77
12,211
16%
68
8,967
12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florida?
How many private schools are located in Florida?
There are 2,873 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $11,097 for elementary schools and $12,464 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Florida?
Approximately 47% of students in Florida private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Florida go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Florida attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
55% of private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.
Which private schools in Florida are often viewed compared to one another?

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