Most Selective Private Schools in Florida (2018-2019)

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  • The average private school acceptance rate in Florida is approximately 87% per year.
  • The most selective private schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The most selective school in Florida is currently St Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, with an acceptance rate of 35%.

Most Selective Private Schools in Florida (2018-2019)

  • School Acceptance Rate Grades Location
  • St Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
    Acceptance Rate: 35%
    Grades: PK-87303 Southwest 64th Street
    Miami, FL 33143
    (305)661-8591
  • Batt Private School
    Acceptance Rate: 40%
    Grades: PK-813205 US Highway 1, #202
    North Palm Beach, FL 33408
    (561)625-2288
  • Oxbridge Academy
    Oxbridge Academy Photo - Oxbridge Academy provides passionate educators, endless opportunities, and a commitment to help students build the skills and confidence they need to build success for a lifetime.
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 40%
    Grades: 9-123151 N. Military Trail
    West Palm Beach, FL 33409
    (561)972-9600
  • Westlake Preparatory School & Academy
    Westlake Preparatory School & Academy Photo - On the Way to the Game!
    Acceptance Rate: 45%
    Grades: K-124188 S University Drive
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
    (954)236-2300
  • Access School
    Special Education School
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: 3-74801 S Univeristy Drive
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
    (954)680-9494
  • Central Florida Christian Academy
    Central Florida Christian Academy Photo - Recycled Art work
    (Christian)
    (4)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-12700 Good Homes Rd
    Orlando, FL 32818
    (407)850-2322
  • Grace Lutheran School
    (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-8320 Bates Ave Se
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
    (863)293-9744
  • South Florida School of Excellence
    South Florida School of Excellence Photo - 21st Century First Clinical Educational School for Children Academic and Social Emotional Needs!- Highly Qualify Team of Administration: State Certified KG-12th Regular & Exceptional Student Education/Autism Qualification-Teachers: Graduates/ Certified and Trained-Support Staff: Certified and State Licences-State Agencies Service Providers: Autism Speaks, Autism Soccer, University of Miami CARD Services, Florida International Universities Research Services, etc
    Acceptance Rate: 50%
    Grades: PK-123400 NW 135th Street Building B
    Opa Locka, FL 33054
    (754)204-3738
  • Oasis Christian Academy
    Oasis Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Pep Squad
    (Baptist)
    (34)
    Acceptance Rate: 55%
    Grades: PK-12151 King Road SW
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
    (863)293-0930
  • Saint Andrew's School
    Saint Andrew's School Photo - Our students invite you to join us for a tour of campus
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 55%
    Grades: PK-123900 Jog Road
    Boca Raton, FL 33434
    (561)210-2020
  • Riviera Schools
    Riviera Schools Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: PK-126800 Nervia Street/9775 SW 87 Ave.
    Miami, FL 33146
    (305)666-1856
  • Robert F Munroe Day School
    Robert F Munroe Day School Photo
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: PK-1291 Old Mt Pleasant Rd
    Quincy, FL 32352
    (850)856-5500
  • St. Marys Episcopal Day School
    St. Marys Episcopal Day School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: PK-82101 S Hubert Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33629
    (813)258-5508
  • Tallavana Christian School
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: K-125840 Havana Hwy
    Havana, FL 32333
    (850)539-5300
  • Wider Horizons School
    Wider Horizons School Photo - Wider Horizons School lower elementary students show off the farm they made out of clay in art class. Their peer teacher, dual enrolled in the community college, helped them plan and create all the different parts.
    (6)
    Acceptance Rate: 60%
    Grades: NS-124060 Castle Ave
    Spring Hill, FL 34609
    (352)686-1934
  • Coconut Grove Montessori School
    Coconut Grove Montessori School Photo
    Montessori School
    Acceptance Rate: 65%
    Grades: NS-52850 S.w. 27 Avenue
    Miami, FL 33133
    (305)444-4484
  • The Out-of-Door Academy
    The Out-of-Door Academy Photo
    Acceptance Rate: 65%
    Grades: PK-12444 Reid Street
    Sarasota, FL 34242
    (941)554-3400
  • Pinewood Acres School
    Acceptance Rate: 65%
    Grades: PK-69500 Sw 97th Ave
    Miami, FL 33176
    (305)271-3211
  • Sha'arei Bina Torah Academy For Girls
    All-girls (Jewish)
    Acceptance Rate: 65%
    Grades: 6-122907 Taylor Street
    Hollywood, FL 33020
    (954)927-5544
  • Calusa Preparatory School
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: PK-1212515 Sw 72nd St
    Miami, FL 33183
    (305)596-3787
  • Conservatory Prep Senior High School
    Conservatory Prep Senior High School Photo - Our students learn through the arts and experiential learning. Students learned about Spain and the artist Goudi. In this picture, students are creating their own mosaic inspired by the famous artist and architect.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (5)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: 6-125850 S. Pine Island Road
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
    (954)680-5808
  • Daytona Beach Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: PK-121850 S Clyde Morris Blvd
    Daytona Beach, FL 32119
    (386)760-4808
  • The dePaul School For Dyslexia
    The dePaul School For Dyslexia Photo - Students playing Mozart
    Special Education School
    (5)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: K-82747 Sunset Point Road
    Clearwater, FL 33759
    (727)796-7679
  • Naples Christian Academy
    Naples Christian Academy Photo - It was a great day of Thanksgiving celebrations at NCA!
    (Christian)
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: PK-83161 Santa Barbara Blvd
    Naples, FL 34116
    (239)455-1080
  • Palmer Trinity School
    Palmer Trinity School Photo - Palmer Trinity School is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational Episcopal day school located on 55 acres in Palmetto Bay, Florida. The school currently enrolls more than 770 students in grades 6-12.
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: 6-128001 SW 184th Street
    Miami, FL 33157
    (305)251-2230
  • Westlake Christian School
    (Methodist)
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: K-81551 Belcher Road
    Palm Harbor, FL 34683
    (727)781-3808
  • The Willow School
    The Willow School Photo - Middle schoolers conducting science experiments.
    Acceptance Rate: 70%
    Grades: K-8950 43rd Ave
    Vero Beach, FL 32960
    (772)770-0758
  • St. Barnabas Episcopal School
    St. Barnabas Episcopal School Photo - Our mission is to challenge each student in a supportive environment that promotes academic excellence, sound moral values, and high self-esteem within a framework of God's love.
    (Episcopal)
    (23)
    Acceptance Rate: 72%
    Grades: PK-8322 W. Michigan Avenue
    Deland, FL 32720
    (386)734-3005
  • Foundation Academy
    Foundation Academy Photo - Our Upper School Campus spans over 65 acres in south Winter Garden and serves grades 7 through 12.
    (Baptist)
    Acceptance Rate: 73%
    Grades: PK-1215304 Tilden Road
    Winter Garden, FL 34787
    (407)877-2744
  • Mount Dora Christian Academy
    Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo - MDCA offers beginning band, concert band and jazz band.
    (Church of Christ)
    Acceptance Rate: 74%
    Grades: PK-12301 West 13th Avenue
    Mount Dora, FL 32757
    (352)383-2155
  • All Saints Academy
    All Saints Academy Photo - We are proud of our legacy of 100% college acceptance for our graduating seniors!
    (Episcopal)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: NS-125001 State Road 540 West
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
    (863)293-5980
  • Beaches Chapel School
    Beaches Chapel School Photo - 5th Grade enjoying the annual Disney Camping Trip!
    (Christian)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: PK-12610 Florida Blvd
    Neptune Beach, FL 32266
    (904)241-4211
  • Blessed Star Montessori Christian School
    Blessed Star Montessori Christian School Photo - Math Lessons with Legos
    Montessori School (Christian)
    (2)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: PK-89151 N Davis Hwy
    Pensacola, FL 32514
    (850)476-9208
  • Boca Prep International School
    Boca Prep International School Photo
    (3)
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: PK-1210333 Diego Drive South
    Boca Raton, FL 33428
    (561)852-1410
  • Millennium Academy
    Millennium Academy Photo - Photography
    Special Program Emphasis
    Acceptance Rate: 75%
    Grades: K-1210005 Ridge Road
    New Port Richey, FL 34654
    (727)845-8150
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