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Best Merritt Island Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 726 students in Merritt Island, FL (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,731 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Merritt Island, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private school in Merritt Island, FL is Merritt Island Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
29% of private schools in Merritt Island, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top-Ranked Merritt Island Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Merritt Island Christian School
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(Baptist)
(4)
140 Magnolia Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 453-2710
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
Alpha Leraning Inc
Special Education School
(1)
3700 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 102
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 453-7077
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students
Brevard Private Academy
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(4)
508 S Plumosa St
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 459-3466
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3500 N Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 459-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faces
Special Education School
5525 N Ctenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 806-3911
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Ksc International Academy
Special Program Emphasis
505 Odyssey Way # 401
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(813) 601-3329
Gr: Inquire with school | 80 students
Merritt Island KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
55 Catalina Isle Dr.
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 453-3473
Gr: NS-PK
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Merritt Island, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1940 N Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-0263
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Faithful Hearts Academy Inc. (Closed 2025)
Special Education School (Christian)
1365 N Ctenay Pkwy Ste B
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 349-0152
Gr: 3-11 | 8 students

Overview

This Town (Merritt Island)
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
726 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,989
$13,849
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$121.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
62 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
9%
12%
# White Students
331 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
46%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
246 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
34%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Merritt Island, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Merritt Island, FL is Merritt Island Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Merritt Island?
7 private schools are located in Merritt Island.
How diverse are private schools in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Merritt Island go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Merritt Island are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merritt Island?
29% of private schools in Merritt Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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