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Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 108 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 18,897 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida include Cushman School, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, and Faith Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten.
The average tuition cost is $18,483, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
52% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 108

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 108

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida (2026-27)

Coconut Grove Montessori School - Main Campus Photo
Coconut Grove Montessori School - Main Campus
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Montessori School
2850 S.W. 27 Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-4484
(4)
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Coral Springs Preschool & Elementary Photo
Coral Springs Preschool & Elementary
Gr: NS-1 | 142 students
Sports: 2
4441 Coral Springs Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 603-2821
(1)
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Map of Annsworth Academy
Annsworth Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Daycare / Preschool
2919 Kerry Forest Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 668-9072
(1)
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Map of Annunciation Catholic Academy
Annunciation Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
593 Jamestown Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(140) 777-4280
(1)
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Map of Aventura Learning Center
Aventura Learning Center
Gr: NS-5 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2320 NE 171 St
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 940-0475
(2)
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Christ Church Preschool Photo
Christ Church Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 259 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
400 San Juan Dr
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 285-6371
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The Creative Learning Center Photo
The Creative Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 454 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
12455 Sw 104th St
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 274-4006
(3)
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Map of Cushman School
Cushman School
Gr: PK-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
592 Ne 60th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 757-1966
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Dixie County Learning Academy Photo
Dixie County Learning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1357 NE 82 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
(2)
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Episcopal School of Jacksonville Photo
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Gr: NS-12 | 1,252 students
Sports: 19
Episcopal
4455 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5751
(6)
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Map of Faith Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Faith Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2200 N Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-0725
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First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
First Congregational Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
225 S Interlachen Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 628-5427
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Gateway Academy Photo
Gateway Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Christian
122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 654-9095
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
14607 Brick Place
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 926-9820
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Map of Greater Miami Adventist Academy
Greater Miami Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Seventh Day Adventist
500 Nw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 220-5955
(3)
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Map of The Growing Place
The Growing Place
Gr: PK-1 | 330 students
Methodist
536 Coral Way
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 446-0846
(4)
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Map of Growing Together Academy
Growing Together Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 321 students
Christian
843 Woodbury Rd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 737-0455
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Map of Guardian Catholic School
Guardian Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Catholic
4920 Brentwood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 765-6522
(2)
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Map of Head Start Learning Center / Margate Kids Academy
Head Start Learning Center / Margate Kids Academy
Gr: NS-3 | 170 students
200 S State Road 7
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954) 977-7586
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students
Catholic
5129 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 876-9344
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida include Cushman School, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, and Faith Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Florida?
108 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Florida.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $18,483, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida?
Florida private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Florida?
52% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
108
Private Schools
18,897
Students
$18,483
Avg. Tuition
61%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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