Florida Alternative Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 110 alternative private high schools serving 13,741 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Florida include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Academic High School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North.
The average tuition cost is $17,370, which is higher than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $13,392.
41% of alternative private high schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 110
  • # Students Served: 13,741
  • Average Tuition: $17,370
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 110
  • # Students Served: 13,741
  • Average Tuition: $17,370
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Top Ranked Florida Alternative Private High Schools (2026-27)

Forest Trail Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
(36)
Map of Fusion Academy Palm Beach Gardens
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
11300 Legacy Avenue, Suite 220
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(877) 673-8893
Palmetto Bay Academy Photo
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)
A E F High School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Map of Academic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students
Alternative School
7777 Glades Road Suite 100 Room K7
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 929-0333
Map of Academica International Studies
Gr: 5-12 | 332 students
Alternative School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
AIU High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students
Alternative School
17101 NE 19th Ave Ste 202
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 940-8855
(1)
Allendale Academy Private School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 594 students
Alternative School
2655 Ulmerton Road - Suite 402
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Map of American Academy Of Pinecrest
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students
Alternative School (Christian)
12651 S Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 251-5723
Map of Atrium School
Gr: K-12 | 86 students
Alternative School
4530 St Johns Ave #15
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(561) 247-5726
Brightmont Academy - South Miami Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
6101 SW 76th Street
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 433-7557
Map of Cheerful Heart Academy
Gr: K-12 | 276 students
Alternative School
581 18th St Se
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 300-6167
Clearwater Academy International Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
801 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
(5)
Davenport Christian Preparatory School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Alternative School (Christian)
312 South Blvd W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
(5)
Map of First Coast Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Map of Fl Sheriffs Youth Ranch Learning C
Gr: 5-10 | 18 students
Alternative School
3180 Enterprise Road East
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 726-1409
Harvest Community School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School (Christian)
8301 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
(1)
Map of Hillcrest Academy Free School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,851 students
Alternative School
7150 Tippin Ave
Pensacola, FL 32524
(850) 972-8099
Map of International Community School
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Christian)
4800 Howell Branch Road
Winter Springs, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
(1)
Kentwood Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
6210 South Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 649-6141
(3)
Map of North American Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 516 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 836672
Miami, FL 33283
(561) 285-7944
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
(26)
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North Photo
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2525 Trafalgar Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
(7)
St. James Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2603 S 15th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-6198
Score Academy Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
5830 Coral Ridge Dr #130, Coral Springs
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 510-0060
Score Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Alternative School
900 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 241-1610
(2)
Map of Southeastern High School
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students
Alternative School
15327 Nw 60th Ave Ste 235
Hialeah, FL 33014
(877) 698-3540
Stone Coast Academy Photo
Gr: 12 | 491 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
2221 NE 164 ST #378
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 515-2826
(196)
Victory Christian Satellite Schools Llc Photo
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
(1)
Map of 247 Learning Academy
Gr: 6-9 | 2 students
Alternative School
7015 Oakmore Ln
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Map of Almega Preparatory Academy
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
11751 Lynn Brook Cir
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 401-5108
Map of Amikids Clay County
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
All-boys | Alternative School
2025 Florida 16w
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0082
Map of Amikids Jacksonville
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students
Alternative School
13375 Beach blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Map of Amikids Manatee
Gr: 6-9 | 45 students
All-boys | Alternative School
6413 9 St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Map of Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp
Gr: 3-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
FL-65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Florida include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Academic High School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Florida?
110 alternative private high schools are located in Florida.
How much do alternative private high schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $17,370, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,392.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Florida?
Florida alternative private high schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
41% of alternative private high schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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