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Best Fort Pierce Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 3,371 students in Fort Pierce, FL (there are 21 public schools, serving 15,254 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Fort Pierce, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fort Pierce, FL include Bethany School, St. Anastasia Catholic School, and John Carroll High School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Fort Pierce, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Fort Pierce Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethany School
(Baptist)
3015 Oleander Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 467-1016
Gr: K-11 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Florida State Christian Academy
(Christian)
2810 S Us Highway 1 Ste 3
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 801-5882
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students
John Carroll High School
John Carroll High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
3402 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 464-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liberty Baptist Academy
Liberty Baptist Academy Photo - Crazy hat day
(Baptist)
(4)
3660 W Midway Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 461-2731
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anastasia Catholic School
(Catholic)
401 S 33rd Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 461-2232
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew's Episcopal Academy
St. Andrew's Episcopal Academy Photo - Prepare. Inspire. Empower.
(Episcopal)
(3)
210 S Indian River Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 461-7689
Gr: PK-12 | 407 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo - 2006 Graduating Class
Alternative School
2603 S 15th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-6198
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
415 Aveune A
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(844) 301-8763
Gr: K-12 | 408 students
Faith United School Of Excellence
(Christian)
805 Virginia Ave Ste 6
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 577-6886
Gr: K-10 | 37 students
Jes Memorial Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
3201 Memory Ln Frnt
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 465-8386
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
3212 Oleander Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 466-7339
Gr: NS | 17 students
Loving Care Young Achievers Club
(Christian)
1203 S 28th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 464-1814
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Orange Avenue Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
100 Cyclone Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(772) 461-1225
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
The Pure Academy
(Christian)
3731 Oleander Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 429-0031
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Sun Grove Montessori School
Sun Grove Montessori School Photo - Chick hatching
Montessori School
(5)
5610 Oleander Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 464-5436
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2706 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 489-9748
Gr: K-5 | 82 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fort Pierce, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
700 South 33rd Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 464-1591
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
827 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students

Overview

This Town (Fort Pierce)
This State (FL)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,371 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
220 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,519
$13,849
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
547 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
19%
# Black Students
527 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
16%
12%
# White Students
1,717 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
51%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
7 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
493 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fort Pierce, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Fort Pierce, FL include Bethany School, St. Anastasia Catholic School, and John Carroll High School.
How many private schools are located in Fort Pierce?
16 private schools are located in Fort Pierce.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Fort Pierce go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Fort Pierce are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Pierce?
75% of private schools in Fort Pierce are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fort Pierce are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Fort Pierce include: Faith United School Of Excellence vs. Bethany School

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