For the 2025-26 school year, there are 126 alternative private elementary schools serving 13,677 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Florida include Poinciana Christian Preparatory School, Davenport Christian Preparatory School, and Forest Trail Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,830, which is higher than the Florida private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,978.
Top Ranked Florida Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4335 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
Gr: K-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Palm Beach Gardens
Alternative School
11300 Legacy Avenue, Suite 220
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(877) 673-8893
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
16637 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A E F High School![A E F High School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory]( "A E F High School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory")
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academica International Studies
Alternative School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
Gr: 5-12 | 332 students
Allendale Academy Private School![Allendale Academy Private School Photo]( "Allendale Academy Private School Photo")
Alternative School
2655 Ulmerton Road - Suite 402
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Gr: K-12 | 594 students
Archdiocese Of Miami Virtual Catholic School
Alternative School (Catholic)
9401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 508-5556
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 508-5556
Gr: 6-12 | 931 students
Cheerful Heart Academy
Alternative School
581 18th St Se
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 300-6167
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 300-6167
Gr: K-12 | 276 students
801 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Coral Ridge Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2967 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32245
(904) 642-2726
Jacksonville, FL 32245
(904) 642-2726
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
312 South Blvd W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
Fl Sheriffs Youth Ranch Learning C
Alternative School
3180 Enterprise Road East
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 726-1409
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 726-1409
Gr: 5-10 | 18 students
8301 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hillcrest Academy Free School
Alternative School
7150 Tippin Ave
Pensacola, FL 32524
(850) 972-8099
Pensacola, FL 32524
(850) 972-8099
Gr: PK-12 | 1,851 student
4800 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Palm Springs Learning Academy
Alternative School (Methodist)
5700 W 12th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(786) 444-1639
Hialeah, FL 33010
(786) 444-1639
Gr: PK-1 | 16 students Tuition listed
4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
2525 Trafalgar Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
900 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 241-1610
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 241-1610
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Score Academy![Score Academy Photo]( "Score Academy Photo")
Alternative School
5830 Coral Ridge Dr #130, Coral Springs
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 510-0060
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 510-0060
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Star Child Academy Of Winter Garden
Alternative School
1324 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 554-2713
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 554-2713
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Village View Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8585 Se 147th Pl
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 307-2100
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 307-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
247 Learning Academy
Alternative School
7015 Oakmore Ln
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Gr: 6-9 | 2 students
1740 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Clay County
All-boys | Alternative School
2025 Florida 16w
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0082
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0082
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
13375 Beach blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Amikids Manatee
All-boys | Alternative School
6413 9 St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Gr: 6-9 | 45 students
Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp
Alternative School
FL-65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Gr: 3-12 | 40 students
Argonauta Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
6646 1st Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-8783
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-8783
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
Atrium School
Alternative School
4530 St Johns Ave #15
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(561) 247-5726
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(561) 247-5726
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
The Broach School
Alternative School
38924 C Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 780-0109
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 780-0109
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
Calvary Baptist Church Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
4209 Old Kathleen Rd.
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 683-6781
Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 683-6781
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Florida include Poinciana Christian Preparatory School, Davenport Christian Preparatory School, and Forest Trail Academy.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Florida?
126 alternative private elementary schools are located in Florida.
How much do alternative private elementary schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $15,830, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,978.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Florida?
Florida alternative private elementary schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
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