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Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement serving 4,620 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida include AEF Schools, Altamonte Christian School, and Clearwater Central Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida (2026)

AEF Schools Photo
AEF Schools
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
(7)
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Palmetto Bay Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 16
Alternative School
16637 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
(14)
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Abundant Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 529 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1494 Banks Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 979-2665
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Altamonte Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
601 Palm Springs Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 831-0950
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The Batt School
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 8
11981 U.S. Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 625-2288
(2)
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Beacon Hill Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
18001 Nw 22nd Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1600
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Calusa Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
12515 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 596-3787
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Christopher Columbus High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
3000 SW 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 223-5650
(2)
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Clearwater Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
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International Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Christian)
4800 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
(1)
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The Broach School Orange Park
Gr: K-12 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
1909 DeBarry Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904) 298-3500
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Crenshaw Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2342 Hempel Ave.
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
(6)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida?
The top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida include AEF Schools, Altamonte Christian School, and Clearwater Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Florida?
12 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Florida.
How diverse are private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida?
Florida private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are religiously affiliated in Florida?
50% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
12
Private Schools
4,620
Students
$13,861
Avg. Tuition
53%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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