For the 2026 school year, there are 140 private schools serving 32,970 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL (there are 135 public schools, serving 108,557 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include Posnack Jewish Day School, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and The American Academy, Broward Campus.
The average tuition cost is $14,798, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,821.
Top-Ranked Fort Lauderdale Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12200 Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12200 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Gr: NS-12 | 2,999 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 42 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 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A E F High School ![A E F High School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory]( "A E F High School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory")
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale
Special Program Emphasis
2250 SW 31st Ave - Building B
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(844) 284-7460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(844) 284-7460
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
10900 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 742-4842
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 742-4842
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
499 NW 70th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(866) 306-0247
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(866) 306-0247
Gr: K-12 | 1,768 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4850 S Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-8936
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-8936
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Archbishop Mccarthy High School
(Catholic)
5451 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-8820
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,743 students
Bethany Christian School ![Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.]( "Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.")
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brauser Maimonides Academy
(Jewish)
5300 Southwest 40th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 989-6886
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 989-6886
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy ![Calvary Christian Academy Photo]( "Calvary Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
2401 W Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 905-5100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 905-5100
Gr: NS-12 | 2,329 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
2900 Ne 47th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 491-2900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 491-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Church School ![Christ Church School Photo]( "Christ Church School Photo")
(Methodist)
4845 Ne 25th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
5201 S Flamingo Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 680-0850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 680-0850
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Happyland Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
401 Se 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 463-6051
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3013 Nw 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 792-6010
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 792-6010
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10600 Sw 59th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-3288
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-3288
Gr: PK-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2785 Sw 11th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 583-8112
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 583-8112
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Tuition listed
Our Savior Lutheran School ![Our Savior Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Nw 5th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 370-2161
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 370-2161
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
1200 S Flamingo Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 424-6425
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 424-6425
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Posnack Jewish Day School ![Posnack Jewish Day School Photo]( "Posnack Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
5810 South Pine Island Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 583-6100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 583-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 836 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12401 Stirling Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-1550
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-1550
Gr: PK-9 | 324 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9
St. Anthony Catholic School ![St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.]( "St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.")
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1301 SW 136th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 476-5200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 476-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Tuition listed
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
200 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 473-8169
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 473-8169
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
2601 Sw 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 524-1990
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 524-1990
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
5601 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-3887
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-3887
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1800 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 563-4508
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 563-4508
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 23 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 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1901 E Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Access School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4801 S Univeristy Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-9494
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-9494
Gr: 3-7 | 30 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Broward Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Baptist)
1490 N Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323
(954) 723-1530
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323
(954) 723-1530
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Conservatory Prep Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 S. Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-5808
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-5808
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1161 Sw 30th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-2918
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-2918
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fort Lauderdale Christian School (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
6330 Nw 31st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 972-3444
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 972-3444
Gr: PK-4 | 78 students
Larson Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
801 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 561-2555
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 561-2555
Gr: K-1 | 23 students
The Learning Center for Children (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
16098 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 384-4884
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 384-4884
Gr: PK-K | 193 students
Redeemer Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Pentecostal)
Po Box 9506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 854-9983
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 854-9983
Gr: 4-7 | 10 students
St. Malachy School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
7595 Nw 61st Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 722-3130
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 722-3130
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Trinity Lutheran Academy (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
110 SW 11th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 463-7471
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 463-7471
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 752-3020
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 752-3020
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Overview
This Town (Fort Lauderdale)
This State (FL)
# Schools
142 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
32,970 Students
480,135 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
47%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,249 Teachers
41,772 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1221
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,798
$13,821
Average Summer Program Cost
$534
$570
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,540
$6,289
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$52.4 million
$121.54 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
# American Indian Students
173 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
922 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,066 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
19%
# Black Students
4,667 Students
55,362 Students
% Black Students
14%
12%
# White Students
12,015 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
35%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10,365 Students
129,468 Students
% of Others Students
30%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include Posnack Jewish Day School, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and The American Academy, Broward Campus.
How many private schools are located in Fort Lauderdale?
140 private schools are located in Fort Lauderdale.
How much do private schools cost in Fort Lauderdale?
The average tuition cost is $14,798, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,821.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Fort Lauderdale go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Lauderdale?
Which private schools in Fort Lauderdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Fort Lauderdale include: New Hope Christian School vs. Calvary Christian Academy, Temple Kol Ami Emanu-el Day School vs. Beth Emet School, Salah Tawfik Elementary And Middle School vs. Alazhar School
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