For the 2025 school year, there are 44 alternative private preschools serving 6,611 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Florida include Community Day School, Celebration Baptist Kinderschool, and Clearwater Academy International.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
Top Ranked Florida Alternative Private Preschools (2025)
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
Celebration Baptist Kinderschool
Alternative School (Baptist)
3300 Shamrock Street East
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 328-0039
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 328-0039
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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
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 Tuition listed
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
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
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
Abc's Of Learning And Growing Inc
Alternative School
7720 Kimberly Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954) 722-7082
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954) 722-7082
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
B & G Preschool, Inc
Alternative School
7879 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 696-4100
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 696-4100
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
11431 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 208-4843
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 208-4843
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students
Calvary Kids
Alternative School (Baptist)
8530 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 432-2550
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Children's Paradise Learning Center I #4
Alternative School
470 W 49th St B
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 982-8696
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 982-8696
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
Children's World South Of Davie
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Childrens Paradise Learning Center 5
Alternative School
15520 Nw 77th Ct Rear
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 821-3023
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 821-3023
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
The Creative Child Day Care Learning Center
Alternative School
4305 E 8th Ave Ste A-b
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305) 687-4747
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305) 687-4747
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students
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Alternative School
9675 Westview Drive
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 796-0081
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 796-0081
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Creative Play Children's Learning Center
Alternative School
2624 54th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 201-4537
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 201-4537
Gr: PK-1 | 33 students
Discovery Point 62
Alternative School
5415 Post Oak Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 907-8892
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 907-8892
Gr: PK-1 | 156 students
344 NE 61st Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 705-5695
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 705-5695
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4257 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-9127
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
(850) 932-9127
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School (Christian)
871 100th Avenue N
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 566-7167
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 566-7167
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Grace Community School Of Ft Myers
Alternative School (Christian)
1688 Medical Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 334-3325
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 334-3325
Gr: PK-11 | 195 students
Hidden Treasure Preschool Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1320 Hickory Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(321) 926-3245
Sanford, FL 32771
(321) 926-3245
Gr: PK-7 | 20 students
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Alternative School
18245 NW 73rd Ave, Apt. 101
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 431-4564
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 431-4564
Gr: NS-12 Tuition listed
Interamerican Learning Center
Alternative School
1521 Nw 28th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1000
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1000
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Tuition listed
Kid's Club Academy
Alternative School
11371-73 Sw 211 St Ste 1-3,25 & 26
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 256-0759
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 256-0759
Gr: PK-2 | 71 students
Kid's Daycare & Kindergarten
Alternative School
1301 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 825-8666
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 825-8666
Gr: PK-1 | 66 students
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Alternative School
5960 SW 71st Street
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 662-2326
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 662-2326
Gr: NS-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Lago Mar Preschool I
Alternative School
12871 Sw 42nd St
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 559-0004
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 559-0004
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
5620 Winkler Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 910-0293
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 910-0293
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miami Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
14955 Sw 88th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Miami Springs Baptist Church Kindergarten
Alternative School (Baptist)
378 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(308) 888-1538
Miami, FL 33166
(308) 888-1538
Gr: PK | 19 students
New Life Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
464067 State Road 200
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 261-4818
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 261-4818
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Pathways School
Alternative School
900 West Lancaster Rd.
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 855-2251
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 855-2251
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Florida include Community Day School, Celebration Baptist Kinderschool, and Clearwater Academy International.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Florida?
44 alternative private preschools are located in Florida.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Florida?
Florida alternative private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
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