St. Martha Catholic School Photo

Best Florida Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 55 blue ribbon private preschools serving 28,316 students in Florida.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Florida include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Westminster Academy, and The First Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,714, which is higher than the Florida private preschool average tuition cost of $13,989.
91% of blue ribbon private preschools 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.

Top Ranked Florida Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The First Academy
The First Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
Gr: NS-12 | 1,500 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(34)
5601 N Federal Highway
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
All Souls Catholic School
All Souls Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
810 S Oak Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-7090
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition listed
Annunciation Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
593 Jamestown Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(140) 777-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition listed
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
4020 Curtiss Pkwy
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 871-5766
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Tuition listed
Boca Raton Christian School
Boca Raton Christian School Photo - We provide art classes K-12th grade, including AP and dual enrollment.
(Christian)
(12)
470 NW 4th Ave.
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
Cambridge Christian School
Cambridge Christian School Photo - Our campus services students in preschool through 12th grade. Established in 1964, we are the highest rated Christian, college preparatory school in Tampa Bay and a 2020 National Blue Ribbon recipient. Come visit us today!
(Christian)
(3)
6101 N Habana Ave
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
Gr: NS-12 | 1,235 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 51 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Parish School
Cathedral Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
259 Saint George St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2861
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
6822 Larkin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 724-2954
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8
Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Christ the King Catholic School inspires each child to grow in the love of Christ, joy of knowledge and spirit of service.
(Catholic)
(4)
3809 W Morrison Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 876-8770
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coral Park Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
8755 SW 16th St
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 559-9409
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Acceptance rate listed
12015 Orange Grove Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-3087
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 35 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition listed
Espiritu Santo Catholic School
Espiritu Santo Catholic School Photo - 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This honor was awarded to only 50 private schools across the country last year. Espiritu has test scores in the top 15% of the nation. Espiritu Santo is the only school in the Tampa Bay area that earned this recognition in 2019.
(Catholic)
2405a Phillippe Pkwy
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 812-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Blue Ribbon year: 2019 Tuition listed
Foundation Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
(3)
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
5902 Oleander Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-3973
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2000
Hillel Academy Of Tampa
(Jewish)
(5)
2020 W Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 963-2242
Gr: NS-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo - Holy Family Catholic School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in November, 2012.
(Catholic)
(2)
9800-3 Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 645-9875
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Holy Spirit Catholic School Photo - 2022 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. The only grade school awarded in the entire state of Florida.
(Catholic)
(3)
11665 Fort Caroline Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 642-9165
Gr: NS-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Incarnation Catholic School
Incarnation Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2911 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-8588
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
(3)
8401 Belvedere Road
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
Lourdes Academy
(Catholic)
1014 N Halifax Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 252-0391
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Maryanne Delmonte
Maryanne Delmonte Photo - St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School (SCS) offers an academically challenging and globally minded interdisciplinary education to children in PreK-3 through 8th grade. Through our International Baccalaureate programmes, we provide the tools, develop character and teach skills that prepare our students to thrive in high school, college and beyond.
(Catholic)
1350 Court St
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1207
Gr: PK-8 | 471 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 25 Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Dora Christian Academy
Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo - Since 1945, Mount Dora Christian Academy has been dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering our community to love God and others, pursue excellence, and impact our world.
(Church of Christ)
(2)
301 West 13th Avenue
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
Naples Christian Academy
Naples Christian Academy Photo - It was a great day of Thanksgiving celebrations at NCA!
(4)
2655 Northbrooke Drive
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 455-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School Photo - NCS Campus View
(Baptist)
7777 62nd Avenue North
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
NSU University School
NSU University School Photo
(30)
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Gr: NS-12 | 2,068 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Palmer Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4889 Palm Valley Rd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 543-8515
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy Photo - Queen of Peace Catholic Academy serving y our family from PreK to 8th grade.
(Catholic)
(3)
10900 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-8808
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
3720 Old Highway 37
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 644-3931
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
1003 Turnbull St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 428-4732
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2008
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)
(46)
322 W. Michigan Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 734-3005
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bonaventure Catholic School
St. Bonaventure Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1301 SW 136th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 476-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
4005 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 293-7691
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2007 Tuition listed
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
200 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 473-8169
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Florida include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Westminster Academy, and The First Academy.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Florida?
55 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Florida.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $15,714, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,989.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
91% of blue ribbon private preschools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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