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Monroe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 656 students in Monroe County, FL (there are 25 public schools, serving 8,908 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Monroe County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Basilica School
The Basilica School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Catholic
700 Truman Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1031
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Map of Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2713 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-8262
(2)
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Map of The Academy At Ocean Reef
The Academy At Ocean Reef
Gr: NS-8 | 87 students
395 S Harbor Dr
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 367-2409
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Map of Dolphin Montessori Children's House
Dolphin Montessori Children's House
Gr: PK-2 | 40 students
Montessori School
104960 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 453-3787
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Montessori Children's School Of Key West Photo
Montessori Children's School Of Key West
Gr: PK-10 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1221 Varela St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-5302
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Monroe County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Island School
Montessori Island School
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
92295 Old State Road
Tavernier, FL 33070
(305) 852-3438
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Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
656 Students
480,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,375
$12,529
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,000
$6,491
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$12.52 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
38 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
218 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
33%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
305 Students
130,272 Students
% of Others Students
47%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, FL include Grace Lutheran and The Basilica School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
5 private schools are located in Monroe County.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
50% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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