For the 2026 school year, there are 2,770 private schools serving 480,142 students in Florida (there are 4,205 public schools, serving 2,853,415 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 $13,747 for elementary schools and $14,527 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include Saint Andrew's School, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus.
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
2,770 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
480,142 Students
5,690,156 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41,766 Teachers
507,981 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,822
$14,930
Average Summer Program Cost
$570
$1,150
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,289
$7,220
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$121.54 million
$62.96 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,211 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,035 Students
264,947 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
91,012 Students
506,920 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
55,353 Students
415,825 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
182,468 Students
2,930,641 Students
% White Students
39%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1,211 Students
20,066 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
129,484 Students
1,472,250 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 (12 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 Saint Andrew's School, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
There are 2,770 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,747 for elementary schools and $14,527 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: Love Center Academy vs. First Baptist Christian School, Rcma-mira Verde Coc vs. International Christian Academy Of Labelle, Victory Christian Academy vs. Dayspring Christian Academy
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