For the 2025 school year, there are 111 alternative private high schools serving 14,721 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Florida include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Poinciana Christian Preparatory School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North.
The average tuition cost is $14,576, which is lower than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $14,596.
Top Ranked Florida Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
16637 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 95 students
Academica International Studies
Alternative School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
Grades: 5-12
| 332 students
17101 NE 19th Ave Ste 202
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 940-8855
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 940-8855
Grades: 9-12
| 531 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
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
American Academy Of Pinecrest
Alternative School (Christian)
12651 S Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 251-5723
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 251-5723
Grades: 9-12
| 382 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
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| 276 students
801 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Coral Ridge Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2967 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32245
(904) 642-2726
Jacksonville, FL 32245
(904) 642-2726
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
508 South HWY 17-92
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
First Coast Academy
Alternative School
2725 College St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-1935
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
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
Grades: 5-10
| 18 students
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
Grades: K-12
| 678 students
8301 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Hillcrest Academy Free School
Alternative School
7150 Tippin Ave
Pensacola, FL 32524
(850) 972-8099
Pensacola, FL 32524
(850) 972-8099
Grades: PK-12
| 1,851 students
4800 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
North American Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 836672
Miami, FL 33283
(561) 285-7944
Miami, FL 33283
(561) 285-7944
Grades: 10-12
| 516 students
4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
2525 Trafalgar Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
St. James Academy![St. James Academy Photo - 2006 Graduating Class]( "St. James Academy Photo - 2006 Graduating Class")
Alternative School
2603 S 15th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-6198
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-6198
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
900 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 241-1610
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 241-1610
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Southeastern High School
Alternative School
15327 Nw 60th Ave Ste 235
Hialeah, FL 33014
(877) 698-3540
Hialeah, FL 33014
(877) 698-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
2221 NE 164 ST #378
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 515-2826
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 515-2826
Grades: 12
| 491 students
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Village View Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8585 Se 147th Pl
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 307-2100
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 307-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
247 Learning Academy
Alternative School
7015 Oakmore Ln
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Grades: 6-9
| 2 students
3 Oaks Academy
Alternative School
2655 Northbrooke Dr
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 361-5883
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 361-5883
Grades: 7-11
| 9 students
Almega Preparatory Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
11751 Lynn Brook Cir
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 401-5108
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 401-5108
Grades: 12
| 1 students
1740 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
13375 Beach blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Amikids Manatee
All-boys | Alternative School
6413 9 St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Grades: 6-9
| 45 students
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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, Poinciana Christian Preparatory School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Florida?
111 alternative private high schools are located in Florida.
How much do alternative private high schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $14,576, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,596.
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%.
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