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  • For the 2020 school year, there are 61 top blue ribbon private schools in Florida, serving 26,396 students.
  • These 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.

Top Florida Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2020)

  • School Location Students Year
  • Christian Home Academy
    Christian Home Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (6)
     16 College Drive
    Orange Park, FL 32065
    (904)276-3339
    113 students
    Year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • St. Barnabas Episcopal School
    St. Barnabas Episcopal School Photo - Our mission is to empower each student to achieve academic and moral excellence in a faith-filled environment based on God's word.
    (Episcopal)
    (42)
     322 W. Michigan Avenue
    Deland, FL 32720
    (386)734-3005
    357 students
    Year: 2003
  • Westminster Academy
    Westminster Academy Photo - Spiritual Life Baccalaureate Service
    (Presbyterian)
    (4)
     5601 N Federal Highway
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
    (954)771-4600
    857 students
    Year: 2014
  • All Souls Catholic School
    All Souls Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     810 S Oak Avenue
    Sanford, FL 32771
    (407)322-7090
    265 students
    Year: 2004
  • Annunciation Catholic Academy
    Annunciation Catholic Academy Photo - Front Of School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     593 Jamestown Blvd
    Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
    (407)774-2801
    506 students
    Year: 2003
  • Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School
    Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School Photo - Belonging
    (Jewish)
     5225 Hood Road
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
    (561)686-6520
    134 students
    Year: 2013
  • Bethany Christian School
    Bethany Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    (10)
     1100 Dorchester Avenue
    Melbourne, FL 32904
    (321)727-2038
    189 students
    Year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Blessed Trinity Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     4020 Curtiss Pkwy
    Miami, FL 33166
    (305)871-5766
    246 students
    Year: n/a
  • Boca Raton Christian School
    Boca Raton Christian School Photo - Competitive sports programs for elementary through high school boys and girls.
    (Christian)
     470 NW 4th Ave.
    Boca Raton, FL 33432
    (561)391-2727
    582 students
    Year: 1997
  • Brandon Academy
    (2)
     801 Limona Road
    Brandon, FL 33510
    (813)689-1952
    308 students
    Year: 2010
  • Brauser Maimonides Academy
    (Jewish)
     5300 Southwest 40th Avenue
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
    (954)989-6886
    480 students
    Year: 2009
  • Carrollwood Day School
    Carrollwood Day School Photo - Technology is embedded in the curriculum at all levels enabling students to learn the skills they will need to succeed in a digital world. In addition to computer labs, classrooms share laptop carts in grades 1 - 8 and the high school has a one-to-one laptop program. In 2013-2014 the school will transition to a one-to-one iPad program beginning with
    1515 W. Bearss Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33613
    (813)920-2288
    1033 students
    Year: 2004
  • Cathedral Parish School
    Cathedral Parish School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     259 Saint George St
    Saint Augustine, FL 32084
    (904)824-2861
    251 students
    Year: 2007
  • Chaminade Madonna College Prep
    Chaminade Madonna College Prep Photo - The front entrance is the gateway to our Chaminade-Madonna family.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     500 East Chaminade Drive
    Hollywood, FL 33021
    (954)989-5150
    547 students
    Year: n/a
  • Christ The King Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     6822 Larkin Rd
    Jacksonville, FL 32211
    (904)724-2954
    329 students
    Year: 2010
  • Christ The King Catholic School
    Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Christ the King Catholic SchoolLove to LearnLive to Serve!
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     3809 W Morrison Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33629
    (813)876-8770
    522 students
    Year: 2011
  • Coral Park Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     8755 SW 16th St
    Miami, FL 33165
    (305)559-9409
    237 students
    Year: n/a
  • Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
    Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Photo - Founded in 1968, Corbett Prep values hands-on learning in a community that encourages collaboration, fosters artistic expression, and develops international connections. In addition to its rigorous academic program, Corbett Prep is committed to engaging all students in the fine arts and performing arts through music, art, dance, and drama.
    (3)
     12015 Orange Grove Drive
    Tampa, FL 33618
    (813)961-3087
    564 students
    Year: 2004
  • CRISDA Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     7949 NW 2nd Street
    Miami, FL 33126
    (305)265-1108
    109 students
    Year: n/a
  • Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     1940 N Courtenay Pkwy
    Merritt Island, FL 32953
    (321)452-0263
    180 students
    Year: 2004
  • Espiritu Santo Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     2405a Phillippe Pkwy
    Safety Harbor, FL 34695
    (727)812-4650
    395 students
    Year: 2019
  • The First Academy
    The First Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (3)
     2667 Bruton Blvd
    Orlando, FL 32805
    (407)206-8602
    1153 students
    Year: 2009, 2013
  • Foundation Christian Academy
    (Church of Christ)
    (2)
     3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
    Valrico, FL 33596
    (813)654-2969
    414 students
    Year: n/a
  • Good Shepherd Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     5902 Oleander Dr
    Orlando, FL 32807
    (407)277-3973
    615 students
    Year: 2000
  • Hillel Academy
    (Jewish)
    (4)
     2020 W Fletcher Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33612
    (813)963-2242
    162 students
    Year: 2008
  • Holy Family Catholic School
    Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Holy Family Catholic School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in November, 2012.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     9800-3 Baymeadows Road
    Jacksonville, FL 32256
    (904)645-9875
    433 students
    Year: 2012
  • Holy Name Of Jesus School
    (Roman Catholic)
     3060 N Highway A1A
    Indialantic, FL 32903
    (321)773-1630
    285 students
    Year: 2003
  • Incarnation Catholic School
    Incarnation Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     2911 Bee Ridge Rd
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    (941)924-8588
    148 students
    Year: 2008
  • Jca - Michele Block Gan Yeladim Preschool & Kdgn
    Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
    (1)
     8505 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    (904)730-2100
    182 students
    Year: n/a
  • The King's Academy
    (Christian)
    (2)
     8401 Belvedere Road
    West Palm Beach, FL 33411
    (561)686-4244
    1195 students
    Year: 2014
  • Kingdom Christian Acad/precious Children Preschool
    Special Program Emphasis
     724 South Magnolia Avenue & 519 S.W. 10th Street
    Ocala, FL 34471
    (352)438-5464
    84 students
    Year: 2003
  • Le Petit Prince: The French International School of Boca Raton
    Le Petit Prince: The French International School of Boca Raton Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
    (3)
     7902 Montoya Circle N.
    Boca Raton, FL 33433
    (561)465-5742
    n/a students
    Year: n/a
  • Lourdes Academy
    (Roman Catholic)
     1014 N Halifax Ave
    Daytona Beach, FL 32118
    (386)252-0391
    262 students
    Year: 2006
  • Monsignor Edward Pace High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     15600 NW 32nd Ave
    Opa Locka, FL 33054
    (305)623-7223
    1000 students
    Year: 2006
  • Mount Dora Christian Academy
    Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 70 acre campus featuring our athletic complex with stadium seating, artificial turf and olympic standard track.
    (Church of Christ)
     301 West 13th Avenue
    Mount Dora, FL 32757
    (352)383-2155
    614 students
    Year: 2017
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