For the 2025 school year, there are 22 blue ribbon private high schools serving 17,487 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 $18,118, which is higher than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $14,671.
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
Quick Facts
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
Gr: NS-12 | 1,500 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Gr: NS-12 | 1,040 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1241 Blanding Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-3339
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-3339
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
470 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
Gr: PK-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6101 N Habana Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
Gr: NS-12 | 681 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1515 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 920-2288
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 920-2288
Gr: NS-12 | 1,235 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 51 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 East Chaminade Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 122 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
CRISDA Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7949 NW 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 265-1108
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 265-1108
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
8401 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(156) 168-6424
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(156) 168-6424
Gr: PK-12 | 1,487 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15600 NW 32nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition listed
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
Gr: PK-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition listed
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Gr: NS-12 | 2,068 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
5100 Terrebonne Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 201-5744
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 201-5744
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 10 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,045 students Sports: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition listed
19000 Northeast 25th Avenue
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 528-8871
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 528-8871
Gr: PK-12 | 1,182 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2020 Acceptance rate listed
4300 N Wickham
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-6788
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-6788
Gr: NS-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1100 Dorchester Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 727-2038
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 727-2038
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Acceptance rate listed
801 Limona Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4141 Desoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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?
22 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 $18,118, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,671.
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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