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Most Selective Private High Schools in Florida

The average private high school acceptance rate in Florida is 81% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Florida is Pine Crest School, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14% 50% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 28%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Florida (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Pine Crest School
Pine Crest School Photo - Lower School student swinging while on the playground.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: PK-12
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Rank: #22.
Boca Raton Christian School
Boca Raton Christian School Photo - We provide art classes K-12th grade, including AP and dual enrollment.
(Christian)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: PK-12
470 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
Rank: #33.
Rock Solid Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
401 Sw 4th St
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763-0164
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
AEF Schools
AEF Schools Photo
Special Education School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
The American Academy, Broward Campus
The American Academy, Broward Campus Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
12200 Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
12200 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus Photo - American Heritage Schools is a leader in private education, academic excellence, and innovation. With two 40 acre campuses, one in Palm Beach and one in Broward County, Florida, we serve 4,600 students grades Pre-K 3 through 12.
Special Program Emphasis
(28)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
6200 Linton Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-7272
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Ave Maria University Prep School
Ave Maria University Prep School Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
3200 75TH ST WEST
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Bnai Yisrael Yeshiva
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-9
3788 Redditt Rd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 249-0027
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Central Florida Preparatory School
Central Florida Preparatory School Photo - Toddler Program
Montessori School
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1800 Marden Road
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 290-8073
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
8554 Nw 61st St
Miami, FL 33166
(424) 527-2779
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Harvest Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-10
512 S Parramore Ave
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 872-0025
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1997 Aloma Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 875-2300
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
901 Highland Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 206-1900
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
The Life Academy Of Excellence
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
107 Wymore Rd
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 622-1330
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 3-12
835 NW 119TH ST
Miami, FL 33168
(305) 685-7739
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Point Of Grace Christian
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
920 N Courtney Rd
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 584-5445
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Redeemer Christian School
(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
St. Francis Catholic Academy
St. Francis Catholic Academy Photo - The Mission of Saint Francis Catholic Academy is to inspire all students to live a life of faith, academic excellence and virtue.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
4100 Nw 115th Ter
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 376-6545
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
3955 Red Bug Lake Rd
Casselberry, FL 32707
(321) 422-0825
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Sung Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-10
2115 Nw 39th Av
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 376-6040
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1218 7th Ave. E.
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 746-1915
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Tampa Bay Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-10
14214 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 284-4800
Rank: #4 - 254. - 25.
Warner Christian Academy
Warner Christian Academy Photo - Warner Christian Academy serves students from age 2 to grade 12. If you would a tour or more information, please call our Admissions Director at 386-316-7665 ext. 292. You may also find more information at www.wcaeagles.org.
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
1730 S Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32119
(386) 767-5451
Rank: #2626.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
3747 Main Hwy
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 446-5673
Rank: #2727.
The Benjamin School
The Benjamin School Photo
(23)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-12
11000 Ellison Wilson Road
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 472-3451
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Maclay School
Maclay School Photo
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: NS-12
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mount Dora Christian Academy
Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo - Since 1945, Mount Dora Christian Academy has been dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering our community to love God and others, pursue excellence, and impact our world.
(Church of Christ)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Rank: #3030.
A E F High School
A E F High School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 8-12
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-12
2250 SW 31st Ave - Building B
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(844) 284-7460
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Greenwood School
Greenwood School Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 6-12
9920 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 726-5000
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Community School Of Naples
Community School Of Naples Photo - A beautiful view of the Landi Media Arts Center, the building that hosts CSN's library, theatre, and many classrooms.
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-12
13275 Livingston Road
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 597-7575
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(34)
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: NS-12
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
499 NW 70th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(866) 306-0247
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Florida average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Florida average private high schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Florida?
The top ranked private high schools in Florida include Pine Crest School, Boca Raton Christian School and Rock Solid Christian Academy.

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