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Best Florida Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 112 alternative private high schools serving 15,051 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Florida include Academic High School, Davenport Christian Preparatory School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $14,183, which is lower than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $14,671.
43% of alternative private high schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Florida Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Forest Trail Academy
Forest Trail Academy Photo
Alternative School
(36)
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
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
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Palmetto Bay Academy
Palmetto Bay Academy Photo - PBA students get just-in-time, one-on-one attention from teachers to complete assignments and investigate content through a flipped instructional model.
Alternative School
(14)
16637 S Dixie Hwy
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
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
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
Academic High School
Alternative School
7777 Glades Road Suite 100 Room K7
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 929-0333
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academica International Studies
Alternative School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
Gr: 5-12 | 332 students
AIU High School
AIU High School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
17101 NE 19th Ave Ste 202
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 940-8855
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Tuition listed
Allendale Academy Private School
Allendale Academy Private School Photo
Alternative School
2655 Ulmerton Road - Suite 402
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Gr: K-12 | 594 students
American Academy Of Pinecrest
Alternative School (Christian)
12651 S Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 251-5723
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archdiocese Of Miami Virtual Catholic School
Alternative School (Catholic)
9401 Biscayne Blvd
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
Gr: K-12 | 276 students
Clearwater Academy International
Clearwater Academy International Photo
Alternative School
(5)
801 Drew Street
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
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Davenport Christian Preparatory School
Davenport Christian Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
312 South Blvd W
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
First Coast Academy
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fl Sheriffs Youth Ranch Learning C
Alternative School
3180 Enterprise Road East
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 726-1409
Gr: 5-10 | 18 students
Harvest Community School
Harvest Community School Photo - Lower School performing at our October Community Fellowship
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
8301 Fort Caroline Road
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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,851 student Tuition listed
International Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
4800 Howell Branch Road
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
North American Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 836672
Miami, FL 33283
(561) 285-7944
Gr: 10-12 | 516 students
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(26)
4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(6)
2525 Trafalgar Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Tuition listed
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo - 2006 Graduating Class
Alternative School
2603 S 15th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-6198
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Score Academy
Score Academy Photo - Graduation
Alternative School
(2)
900 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 100
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
Alternative School
5830 Coral Ridge Dr #130, Coral Springs
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 510-0060
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Southeastern High School
Alternative School
15327 Nw 60th Ave Ste 235
Hialeah, FL 33014
(877) 698-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Tuition listed
Stone Coast Academy
Stone Coast Academy Photo - Stone Coast Academy is an online private school in Florida.
Alternative School
(180)
2221 NE 164 ST #378
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 515-2826
Gr: 12 | 491 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Victory Christian Satellite Schools Llc
Victory Christian Satellite Schools Llc Photo - Victory Christian School, founded in 1981 expressly for home schooling families., is fully accredited with N.A.P.S. The Headquarters Office is located in Trenton, Florida, and is tucked away on a hideaway of 20 acres, known as Victory Gardens. Since its erection, the Office has served over 700 families in the school's history.
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
6191 SW County Road 344
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
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students
247 Learning Academy
Alternative School
7015 Oakmore Ln
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Gr: 6-9 | 2 students
3 Oaks Academy
Alternative School
2655 Northbrooke Dr
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 361-5883
Gr: 7-11 | 9 students
Almega Preparatory Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
11751 Lynn Brook Cir
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 401-5108
Gr: 12 | 1 student
American Collegiate Academy
American Collegiate Academy Photo - American Collegiate Academy provides unparalleled dedication and commitment to students and their variety of needs, passions and dreams. American Collegiate Academy strives to offer a college preparatory environment in which students have the opportunity to participate in advanced classes, dual-credit college courses, AP courses and extracurricular courses, along with a highly rated athletics program.
Alternative School
(8)
1740 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
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
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
13375 Beach blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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 Academic High School, Davenport Christian Preparatory School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Florida?
112 alternative private high schools are located in Florida.
How much do alternative private high schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $14,183, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,671.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Florida?
Florida alternative private high schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
43% of alternative private high schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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