Florida Blue Ribbon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 71 blue ribbon private schools serving 35,984 students in Florida.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Florida include CRISDA Christian Academy, Boca Raton Christian School, and Westminster Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,225, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,529.
93% of blue ribbon private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71
  • # Students Served: 35,984

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71
  • # Students Served: 35,984

Top Ranked Florida Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

The First Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,500 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
Christian
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
(2)
Foundation Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2023, 2024, 2025
Christian
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
(14)
Westminster Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Presbyterian
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
(34)
All Souls Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Catholic
810 S Oak Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-7090
Map of Annunciation Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Blue Ribbon year: 2003
Catholic
593 Jamestown Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(140) 777-4280
(1)
Map of Ascension Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 402 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2003
Catholic
2950 N Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 254-1595
Bethany Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Christian
1100 Dorchester Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 727-2038
(10)
Map of Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
4020 Curtiss Pkwy
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 871-5766
Boca Raton Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 892 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
470 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
(13)
Map of Brauser Maimonides Academy
Gr: K-8 | 507 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2009
Jewish
5300 Southwest 40th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 989-6886
Cambridge Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 681 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Blue Ribbon year: 2020
Christian
6101 N Habana Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
(3)
Carrollwood Day School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,263 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 51
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
1515 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 920-2288
Cathedral Parish School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
Catholic
259 Saint George St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2861
Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students
Avg. class size: 122 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
500 East Chaminade Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
(2)
Map of Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
6822 Larkin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 724-2954
Christ The King Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2020
Catholic
3809 W Morrison Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 876-8770
(4)
Christian Home Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2025
Christian
1241 Blanding Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-3339
(8)
Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Map of Coral Park Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
8755 SW 16th St
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 559-9409
(1)
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 35
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
12015 Orange Grove Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-3087
(3)
Map of CRISDA Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7949 NW 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 265-1108
Espiritu Santo Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2019
Catholic
2405a Phillippe Pkwy
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 812-4650
Map of Foundation Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Church of Christ
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
(3)
Map of Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2000
Catholic
5902 Oleander Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-3973
Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2012
Catholic
9800-3 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 645-9875
(2)
Holy Spirit Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 263 students
Sports: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2022
Catholic
11665 Fort Caroline Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 642-9165
(3)
Incarnation Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2008
Catholic
2911 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-8588
(2)
Map of The King's Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,487 students
Sports: 13
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Christian
8401 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(156) 168-6424
(3)
Map of Lourdes Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Catholic
1014 N Halifax Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 252-0391
Monsignor Edward Pace High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 44
Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Catholic
15600 NW 32nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
(2)
Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2017, 2025
Church of Christ
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
(2)
Naples Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
2655 Northbrooke Drive
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 455-1080
(4)
Northside Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2016
Baptist
7777 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 541-7593
NSU University School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
(30)
Map of Palmer Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2005
Catholic
4889 Palm Valley Rd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 543-8515
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Florida include CRISDA Christian Academy, Boca Raton Christian School, and Westminster Academy.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Florida?
71 blue ribbon private schools are located in Florida.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $13,225, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,529.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
93% of blue ribbon private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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