Top 20 Best Florida Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 1,550 private daycares & preschools serving 310,768 students in Florida.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Florida include Canterbury School Of Florida, Elfers Christian School and Crestwell School (Crestwell Higher Learning).
The average tuition cost is $9,698, which is lower than the Florida average tuition cost of $10,574.
55% of private daycares & preschools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Florida Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12200 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Grades: PK-12
| 2,800 students
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus Photo - American Heritage Schools is a leader in private education, academic excellence, and innovation. With two 40 acre campuses, one in Palm Beach and one in Broward County, Florida, we serve 4,600 students grades Pre-K 3 through 12.
Special Program Emphasis
(28)
6200 Linton Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-7272
Grades: PK-12
| 1,700 students
Canterbury School Of Florida
Canterbury School Of Florida Photo - Canterbury School of Florida was named Best Private School by St. Pete Life Magazine.
(Episcopal)
(4)
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Grades: PK-12
| 419 students
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls | Montessori School (Catholic)
(1)
3747 Main Hwy
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 446-5673
Grades: PK-12
| 870 students
Christ Fellowship Academy
Christ Fellowship Academy Photo - All K5-5th grade students receive computers each week, creating projects using Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, or Power Point. Our K2-K4 students have their own preschool learning center, where they receive hands-on learning in computers, art, science lab, and gardening each week.
(Baptist)
(3)
8900 SW 168 Street
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 238-1833
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
2850 S.W. 27 Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Community Day School
Community Day School Photo - Academic Excellence. All Faiths. Tomorrow's Leaders
(Jewish)
(10)
4335 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 294-6950
Grades: NS-5
| 340 students
599 Celebration Pl
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(407) 900-7708
Grades: NS-10
| 310 students
The Creative Learning Center
The Creative Learning Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
12455 Sw 104th St
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 274-4006
Grades: PK-K
| 473 students
1901 Park Meadows Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 481-4478
Grades: NS-8
| 260 students
Elfers Christian School
Elfers Christian School Photo - School Principal, Rick Robertson "Please, stop by or call. I'd love to have one of my staff show you around and give you a quick tour. They are also current parents or have had graduates here, so they can answer many of your questions from both sides of the desk!"
(Baptist)
(9)
5630 Olympia St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 845-0235
Grades: NS-12
| 280 students
The First Academy
The First Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
Grades: PK-12
| 1,046 students
Foundation Academy
Foundation Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
Grades: PK-12
| 1,110 students
Ft Myers Christian School
Ft Myers Christian School Photo - Meet You At the Pole with at FMCS
(Assembly of God)
1550 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 939-4642
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
The Greene School
(4)
2001 South Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 293-2888
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students
Hope Christian Academy
Hope Christian Academy Photo - INFANTS - 12TH GRADE. Hope Christian Academy is double accredited through International League of Christian Schools/Florida League of Christian Schools and also COGNIA. Learning and events are FUN at HCA! There is so MUCH MORE INFO on our website! Be sure to visit us there (linked above), which is where SCHOLARSHIPS are linked. Come join us for a campus tour!
(Baptist)
(5)
3900 SE State Road 100
Starke, FL 32091
(352) 473-4040
Grades: NS-12
| 271 students
10063 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 641-6644
Grades: PK-6
| students
Manatee Learning Academy
Manatee Learning Academy Photo
(2)
6210 17th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 794-0088
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Oak Hall School
Oak Hall School Photo
1700 SW 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-3609
Grades: PK-12
| 899 students
One School Of The Arts
One School Of The Arts Photo
(Assembly of God)
(9)
1675 Dixon Road
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 774-0168
Grades: PK-12
| 477 students
Park Maitland School
Park Maitland School Photo
1450 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-3038
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Saint Andrew's School
Saint Andrew's School Photo - Walking through Campus
(Episcopal)
(1)
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Grades: PK-12
| 1,316 students
Saint Anthony Catholic School
Saint Anthony Catholic School Photo - Saint Anthony Catholic School is a VPK-8 private school in Pasco County, Florida. We are dedicated to providing a quality, Christ-centered education that addresses the needs of the whole child: spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical. Founded in 1884, our school prides itself on leading the way for our students to serve and care about the broader world around them.
(Catholic)
(2)
12155 Joe Herrmann Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
Grades: PK-8
| students
St. Mark's Episcopal School
St. Mark's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
3395 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-1504
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Seffner Christian Academy
Seffner Christian Academy Photo - Students in 9th - 12th grade graduate prepared for life!
(Baptist)
11605 E US HWY 92
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 626-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 778 students
Shelton Academy
Shelton Academy Photo - Shelton Academy is a school that, in partnership with parents, challenges boys and girls from PK3 to High School to develop their intellect, character, catholic faith and leadership in order to serve others and light up the world!
(Catholic)
(10)
9455 NW 40th Street Rd
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 599-9967
Grades: NS-12
| 407 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
Westwood Christian School
Westwood Christian School Photo - FACCS participants
(Baptist)
5801 Sw 120th Avenue
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 274-3380
Grades: PK-12
| 545 students
18191 Nw 68th Ave Ste 101
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 698-0202
Grades: NS-5
| 185 students
Centner Academy
Centner Academy Photo
1911 Northeast Miami Court
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 576-6070
Grades: PK-9
| students
Country Day Montessori School at Carrollwood
Country Day Montessori School at Carrollwood Photo - Classic, hands-on Montessori learning helps children understand & retain new information. Each step along the Montessori journey affords the child the opportunity to realize something about themselves and the environment in which they live.
Montessori School
5117 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
10275 Savannah Park Drive
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 255-2171
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Hillsdale Christian Academy
Hillsdale Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
6201 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
1265 W 66th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 362-4009
Grades: NS-5
| 127 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Florida?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Florida include Canterbury School Of Florida, Elfers Christian School and Crestwell School (Crestwell Higher Learning).
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Florida?
1,550 private daycares & preschools are located in Florida.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $9,698, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Florida?
Florida private daycares & preschools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
55% of private daycares & preschools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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