For the 2025 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon private high schools serving 17,265 students in Florida.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Florida include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Westminster Academy, and CRISDA Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,935, which is higher than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $12,759.
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.
Top Ranked Florida Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
1,500 students
Year: n/a
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
1,040 students
Year: 2014
1241 Blanding Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-3339
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-3339
122 students
Year: 2024
470 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
801 students
Year: n/a
6101 N Habana Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
681 students
Year: 2020
500 East Chaminade Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
600 students
Year: n/a
Clearwater Central Catholic High School![Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo]( "Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
583 students
Year: n/a
CRISDA Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7949 NW 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 265-1108
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 265-1108
109 students
Year: n/a
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
418 students
Year: n/a
8401 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(156) 168-6424
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(156) 168-6424
1,487 students
Year: 2014
15600 NW 32nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
851 students
Year: 2006
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
863 students
Year: 2017
Northside Christian School![Northside Christian School Photo - NCS Campus View]( "Northside Christian School Photo - NCS Campus View")
(Baptist)
7777 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 541-7593
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 541-7593
769 students
Year: 2016
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
2,068 students
Year: n/a
2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
2,045 students
Year: 2022
19000 Northeast 25th Avenue
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 528-8871
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 528-8871
1,182 students
Year: 2011, 2020
4300 N Wickham
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-6788
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-6788
288 students
Year: n/a
1100 Dorchester Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 727-2038
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 727-2038
217 students
Year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
4141 Desoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
151 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Florida include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Westminster Academy, and CRISDA Christian Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Florida?
21 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Florida.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $15,935, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,759.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
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