For the 2026 school year, there are 2,773 private schools serving 480,100 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 $13,734 for elementary schools and $14,512 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include Saint Andrew's School, Jesuit High School, and Palmer Trinity School.
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
2,773 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
480,100 Students
5,691,442 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41,841 Teachers
508,164 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
$13,810
$14,927
Average Summer Program Cost
$567
$1,147
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,289
$7,219
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$121.54 million
$62.84 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
13,036 Students
264,965 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
91,027 Students
507,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
55,371 Students
416,008 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
182,489 Students
2,931,376 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
129,382 Students
1,472,172 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, Jesuit High School, and Palmer Trinity School.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
There are 2,773 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,734 for elementary schools and $14,512 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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