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Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 146 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 60,700 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida include Melbourne Central Catholic High School, IMG Academy, and American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus.
The average tuition cost is $15,125, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
54% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 146

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 146

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida (2026-27)

AEF Schools Photo
AEF Schools
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
(7)
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The American Academy, Broward Campus Photo
The American Academy, Broward Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21
Specialized Curriculum
12200 Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
(10)
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American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus Photo
American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus
Gr: NS-12 | 2,999 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
12200 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
(44)
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American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus Photo
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus
Gr: NS-12 | 2,001 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 49
Specialized Curriculum
6200 Linton Blvd.
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-7272
(28)
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Center Academy - Hunters Creek
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
3430 Hunter’s Creek Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 286-1673
(2)
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Christ Fellowship Academy Palmetto Bay Photo
Christ Fellowship Academy Palmetto Bay
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
8900 SW 168 Street
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 238-1833
(10)
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Forest Trail Academy Photo
Forest Trail Academy
Gr: K-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
(36)
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The Foundation Academy Photo
The Foundation Academy
Gr: K-12 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3765 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 493-7300
(2)
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Hope Christian Academy Photo
Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
3900 SE State Road 100
Starke, FL 32091
(352) 473-4040
(6)
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IMG Academy Photo
IMG Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 1,351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
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Lakeside Christian School Photo
Lakeside Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 531 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
1897 Sunset Point Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
(18)
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Melbourne Central Catholic High School Photo
Melbourne Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
154 E Florida Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 727-0793
(11)
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Walden Community School
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
4595 Howell Branch Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 677-8225
(4)
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Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff Photo
Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2804 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Ste 103
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 645-5366
(10)
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Center Academy - Julington Creek
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
106 Julington Plaza, Suite 4
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
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Center Academy - Palm Harbor Photo
Center Academy - Palm Harbor
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
34054 Us Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 781-2986
(7)
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Center Academy - Riverview Photo
Center Academy - Riverview
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10518 Riverview Dr
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-7777
(9)
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Center Academy - Waterford Lakes Photo
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
Gr: 5-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
1331 S. Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 270-4444
(12)
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Center Academy – Cape Coral Photo
Center Academy – Cape Coral
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
706 SW 6th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-4884
(10)
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Fusion Academy Boca Raton Photo
Fusion Academy Boca Raton
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
5050 Conference Way N, Suite 110
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(877) 673-8893
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida include Melbourne Central Catholic High School, IMG Academy, and American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Florida?
146 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Florida.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $15,125, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida?
Florida private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Florida?
54% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
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Private Schools
60,700
Students
$15,125
Avg. Tuition
36%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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