Best Florida Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2,553 private schools serving 436,603 students in Florida (there are 4,235 public schools, serving 2,830,721 students). 13% of all K-12 students in Florida are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,574 for elementary schools and $11,799 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Florida include Saint Andrew's School, The American Academy, Broward Campus and Community Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 46% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
56% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Florida Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
29
5,042
14%
13
1,586
6%
84
10,383
13%
242
51,113
17%
25
2,337
6%
31
8,396
15%
10
1,067
10%
157
30,327
19%
34
5,044
12%
36
6,088
12%
50
8,854
8%
40
5,692
14%
37
5,674
10%
32
5,571
12%
12
2,170
11%
544
89,528
21%
205
37,004
14%
44
7,286
10%
146
31,159
14%
42
4,749
6%
113
19,607
17%
66
10,850
9%
36
5,528
11%
67
11,081
15%
61
8,229
12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florida?
The best top ranked private schools in Florida include Saint Andrew's School, The American Academy, Broward Campus and Community Day School.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
2,553 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $10,574 for elementary schools and $11,799 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Florida?
Florida private schools are approximately 46% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Florida go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Florida are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
56% of private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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