Top 20 Best Fort Lauderdale Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 129 private schools serving 32,551 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL (there are 137 public schools, serving 109,957 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, The American Academy, Broward Campus and AEF Schools.
The average tuition cost is $13,278, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,592.
55% of private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Fort Lauderdale Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
AEF Schools
AEF Schools Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
The American Academy, Broward Campus
The American Academy, Broward Campus Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
12200 Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
12200 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Grades: PK-12
| 2,800 students
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy Photo - Class of 2021 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
(Presbyterian)
(21)
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Grades: NS-12
| 1,025 students
3275 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7500
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
1570 Sagemont Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 384-5454
Grades: NS-5
| 188 students
2585 Glades Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 389-2454
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Access School
Special Education School
4801 S Univeristy Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-9494
Grades: 3-7
| 30 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
10900 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 742-4842
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
499 NW 70th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(866) 306-0247
Grades: K-12
| 1,768 students
4850 S Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-8936
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Archbishop Mccarthy High School
(Catholic)
5451 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Bethany Christian School
Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Presbyterian Church was founded in 1941. It was one of the first preschools and Kindergarten programs in the Fort Lauderdale area. This building still stands today and houses an updated gymnasium, and the school front office. A couple of our teachers are even direct relatives to Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, Fort Lauderdale's very first school teacher.
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Brauser Maimonides Academy
(Jewish)
5300 Southwest 40th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 989-6886
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
2401 W Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 905-5100
Grades: NS-12
| 2,329 students
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
2900 Ne 47th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 491-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Christ Church School
Christ Church School Photo
(Methodist)
4845 Ne 25th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Cooper City Christian Academy
Cooper City Christian Academy Photo - Spanish project presentations.
(Pentecostal)
(5)
5201 S Flamingo Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 680-0850
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
David Posnack Jewish Day School
David Posnack Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
5810 South Pine Island Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 583-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 829 students
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1161 Sw 30th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-2918
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
NSU University School
NSU University School Photo
(30)
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Grades: NS-12
| 2,017 students
Nur Ul-islam Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
10600 Sw 59th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-3288
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School
(Catholic)
(1)
2785 Sw 11th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 583-8112
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Nw 5th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 370-2161
Grades: NS-8
| 209 students
Parkway Christian School
Parkway Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(33)
1200 S Flamingo Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 424-6425
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Pine Crest School
Pine Crest School Photo - Lower School student swinging while on the playground.
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Grades: PK-12
| students
St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
St. Bonaventure Catholic School
St. Bonaventure Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1301 SW 136th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 476-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 700 students
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
200 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 473-8170
Grades: PK-8
| 851 students
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School Photo - Spreading the word of God through our 3rd graders during their Living Rosary prayer presentation.
(Catholic)
(1)
5601 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-3887
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
St. Mark's Episcopal School
St. Mark's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
1800 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 563-4508
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
(1)
2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 327-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,031 students
Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1901 E Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Sterling Academy
950 South Pine Island Road, Suite A150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 859-2081
Grades: 6-12
| 528 students
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1490 N Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323
(954) 723-1530
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
5850 S. Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-5808
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Larson Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
801 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 561-2555
Grades: K-1
| 23 students
Po Box 9506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 854-9983
Grades: 4-7
| 10 students
7595 Nw 61st Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 722-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 752-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, The American Academy, Broward Campus and AEF Schools.
How many private schools are located in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
129 private schools are located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The average tuition cost is $13,278, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,592.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Fort Lauderdale, FL private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Fort Lauderdale, FL go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
55% of private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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