Best Florida Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2,554 private schools serving 437,025 students in Florida (there are 4,235 public schools, serving 2,830,604 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 $10,569 for elementary schools and $11,776 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Florida include Westwood Christian School, Bishop John J Snyder High School and Saint Anthony Catholic 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%
14
2,587
10%
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 Westwood Christian School, Bishop John J Snyder High School and Saint Anthony Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
2,554 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $10,569 for elementary schools and $11,776 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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