Best Florida Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2,549 private schools serving 437,220 students in Florida (there are 4,236 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 $10,737 for elementary schools and $12,025 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
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
5,073
14%
12
1,266
5%
84
10,469
13%
241
50,895
17%
25
2,337
6%
31
8,981
16%
10
1,067
10%
157
30,334
19%
34
5,044
12%
14
2,482
10%
36
6,256
12%
50
8,906
8%
40
5,712
14%
37
5,674
10%
32
5,634
12%
12
2,170
11%
544
89,292
21%
204
36,915
14%
44
7,295
10%
147
31,145
14%
42
4,877
6%
110
19,549
17%
66
10,971
9%
37
5,548
11%
67
11,003
15%
61
8,251
12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florida?
How many private schools are located in Florida?
2,549 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $10,737 for elementary schools and $12,025 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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