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Key West Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 523 students in Key West, FL, 11% of all K-12 students in Key West, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Key West, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Key West Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Basilica School
The Basilica School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Catholic
700 Truman Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-1031
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Map of Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2713 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-8262
(2)
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Montessori Children's School Of Key West Photo
Montessori Children's School Of Key West
Gr: PK-10 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1221 Varela St
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-5302
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Key West, FL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
523
Students
$17,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
31%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Key West)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,773 Schools
# Students
523 Students
480,518 Students
% Students of Color
31%
48%
0.67
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
19%
# Black Students
30 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
185 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
35%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
222 Students
130,272 Students
% of Others Students
42%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
41,826 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,000
$12,101
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,000
$6,491
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Key West, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Key West, FL include Grace Lutheran and The Basilica School.
How many private schools are located in Key West?
3 private schools are located in Key West.
What percentage of students in Key West go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Key West are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Key West?
67% of private schools in Key West are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Key West are often viewed compared to one another?

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