For the 2026 school year, there are 2,772 private schools serving 479,605 students in Florida (there are 4,266 public schools, serving 2,871,429 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Florida attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,797 for elementary schools and $14,565 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus, and Saint Andrew's School.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 47% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
2,772 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
479,605 Students
5,709,310 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41,651 Teachers
507,999 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1189
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,862
$14,886
Average Summer Program Cost
$595
$1,157
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,216
$7,120
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$121.35 million
$61.58 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,217 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,059 Students
265,298 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
91,061 Students
507,881 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
55,408 Students
417,171 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
182,923 Students
2,937,268 Students
% White Students
39%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1,211 Students
22,254 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
128,417 Students
1,474,469 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Florida Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: West End (52 schools), Northside (13 schools), Little Havana (13 schools), Coconut Grove (10 schools), Coral Way (10 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Florida?
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus, and Saint Andrew's School.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
There are 2,772 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,797 for elementary schools and $14,565 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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
Which private schools in Florida are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Florida include: Rcma-mira Verde Coc vs. International Christian Academy Of Labelle, Victory Christian Academy vs. Dayspring Christian Academy, Love Center Academy vs. First Baptist Christian School
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