Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Elementary Schools in Florida

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For the 2021 school year, there are 80 top private schools in Florida belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 35,363 students.
The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Elementary Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Academy at the Lakes
    Academy at the Lakes Photo - Wendlek Campus Garden
    (9)
     2220 & 2331 Collier Parkway
    Land O Lakes, FL 34639
    (813) 948-7600
    Grades: NS-12 | 449 students
  • Admiral Farragut Academy
    Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Our graduates receive 100% college acceptance.
    (3)
     501 Park Street North
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    (727) 384-5504
    Grades: K-12 | 503 students
  • Canterbury School Of Florida
    Canterbury School Of Florida Photo - Canterbury's Marine Studies program is for students in PK3 - Grade 12 and focuses on all aspects of marine science and environmental education. Our Cousteau Center for Marine Studies is a state-of-the-art 2,800 sq. ft. dedicated facility and learning laboratory. Local partnerships with a host of scientific institutions, a SCUBA crew, and international trips all expand student experiences.
    (Episcopal)
    (4)
     990 62nd Avenue NE
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
    (727) 525-1419
    Grades: NS-12 | 481 students
  • The Greene School
    The Greene School Photo - Their Future Starts Here!
    (1)
     2001 South Dixie Hwy
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    (561) 293-2888
    Grades: PK-8 | 128 students
  • Jacksonville Country Day School
    Jacksonville Country Day School Photo - Jacksonville Country Day School offers a challenging and innovative curriculum tailored to your child's age and ability levels.
    (15)
     10063 Baymeadows Road
    Jacksonville, FL 32256
    (904) 641-6644
    Grades: PK-6 | n/a students
  • Lake Highland Preparatory School
    Lake Highland Preparatory School Photo - Lake Highland Preparatory School is a mission-driven school dedicated to cultivating leaders with intellect and character. LHPS serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
    (1)
     901 Highland Ave
    Orlando, FL 32803
    (407) 206-1900
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,992 students
  • Maclay School
    Maclay School Photo
    (4)
     3737 N Meridian Rd
    Tallahassee, FL 32312
    (850) 893-2138
    Grades: NS-12 | 998 students
  • Miami Country Day School
    Miami Country Day School Photo - Miami Country Day is alive with creativity and color!
    601 NE 107 St.
    Miami, FL 33161
    (305) 779-7230
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,250 students
  • Oxbridge Academy
    Oxbridge Academy Photo - In conjunction with our ten-year anniversary, Oxbridge will offer 7th and 8th grades beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. Since opening our doors in 2011, Oxbridge Academy has been known as a different kind of school. We are excited to expand to offer the unique Oxbridge experience to students in the 7th and 8th grades.
    (2)
     3151 N. Military Trail
    West Palm Beach, FL 33409
    (561) 972-9826
    Grades: 7-12 | 470 students
  • St. Barnabas Episcopal School
    St. Barnabas Episcopal School Photo - Our mission is to empower each student to achieve academic and moral excellence in a faith-filled environment based on God's word.
    (Episcopal)
    (42)
     322 W. Michigan Avenue
    Deland, FL 32720
    (386) 734-3005
    Grades: PK-8 | 344 students
  • St. Mark's Episcopal Academy
    St. Mark's Episcopal Academy Photo - Site of our Campus of the Future and Glover Family Outdoor Chapel and Classroom.
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
     2 Church Street
    Cocoa, FL 32922
    (321) 639-5771
    Grades: PK-6 | 91 students
  • The Academy At Ocean Reef
     395 S Harbor Dr
    Key Largo, FL 33037
    (305) 367-2409
    Grades: PK-8 | 27 students
  • Academy Of The Holy Names
    (Roman Catholic)
     3319 Bayshore Blvd
    Tampa, FL 33629
    (813) 839-5371
    Grades: PK-12 | 962 students
  • All Saints Academy
    All Saints Academy Photo - We are proud of our legacy of 100% college acceptance for our graduating seniors!
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
     5001 State Road 540 West
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
    (863) 293-5980
    Grades: NS-12 | 614 students
  • The Benjamin School
    The Benjamin School Photo - Beginning in our 3-year-old program and continuing to the AP level in high school, we offer 3 world languages: French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
    (3)
     11000 Ellison Wilson Road
    North Palm Beach, FL 33408
    (561) 472-3451
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,081 students
  • Berkeley Preparatory School
    Berkeley Preparatory School Photo
    (Episcopal)
     4811 Kelly Road
    Tampa, FL 33615
    (813) 885-1673
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
  • The Blake School Of Plantation
     7011 W Sunrise Blvd
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
    (954) 584-6816
    Grades: PK-8 | 143 students
  • Blessed Trinity School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     5 Se 17th St
    Ocala, FL 34471
    (352) 622-5808
    Grades: K-8 | 619 students
  • Brandon Academy
    (2)
     801 Limona Road
    Brandon, FL 33510
    (813) 689-1952
    Grades: NS-11 | 308 students
  • Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo
    (2)
     8141 College Pkwy
    Fort Myers, FL 33919
    (239) 481-4323
    Grades: PK-12 | 663 students
  • Carrollwood Day School
    Carrollwood Day School Photo - CDS' early childhood program builds on the children`s natural curiosity. Our teachers cultivate in them the desire and understanding necessary to continue to seek and use knowledge in an ever-changing world. Our children learn new information through their desire to problem solve and to delve further into their world.
    Special Program Emphasis
     1515 W. Bearss Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33613
    (813) 920-2288
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,033 students
  • Community School Of Naples
    Community School Of Naples Photo - A beautiful view of the Landi Media Arts Center, the building that hosts CSN's library, theatre, and many classrooms.
    (6)
     13275 Livingston Road
    Naples, FL 34109
    (239) 597-7575
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
  • Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
    Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Photo - Founded in 1968, Corbett Prep values hands-on learning in a community that encourages collaboration, fosters artistic expression, and develops international connections. In addition to its rigorous academic program, Corbett Prep is committed to engaging all students in the fine arts and performing arts through music, art, dance, and drama.
    (3)
     12015 Orange Grove Drive
    Tampa, FL 33618
    (813) 961-3087
    Grades: PK-8 | 564 students
  • The Cornerstone School
    Special Program Emphasis
     2313 SE Lake Weir Avenue
    Ocala, FL 34471
    (352) 351-8840
    Grades: PK-8 | 227 students
  • Corpus Christi Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     9715 N 56th St
    Tampa, FL 33617
    (813) 988-1722
    Grades: K-8 | 197 students
  • Creative Learning Academy
    Creative Learning Academy Photo
    (3)
     3151 Hyde Park Road
    Pensacola, FL 32503
    (850) 432-1768
    Grades: NS-8 | 238 students
  • Crestwell School (Crestwell Higher Learning)
    Crestwell School (Crestwell Higher Learning) Photo
    (5)
     1901 Park Meadows Dr
    Fort Myers, FL 33907
    (239) 481-4478
    Grades: NS-8 | 193 students
  • Cushman School
     592 Ne 60th St
    Miami, FL 33137
    (305) 757-1966
    Grades: PK-8 | 503 students
  • Edgewood Ranch Academy
    (Christian)
    (2)
     1451 Edgewood Ranch Rd
    Orlando, FL 32835
    (407) 295-2464
    Grades: 2-12 | 56 students
  • Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     4824 2nd Ave S
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
    (727) 289-7089
    Grades: 1-8 | 44 students
  • Episcopal Day School Of Christ Church Parish
    (Episcopal)
     223 N Palafox St
    Pensacola, FL 32502
    (850) 434-6474
    Grades: PK-8 | 362 students
  • Episcopal School of Jacksonville
    Episcopal School of Jacksonville Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (4)
     4455 Atlantic Blvd
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
    (904) 396-5751
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,156 students
  • Fisher Island Day School
     2 Fisher Island Dr
    Miami Beach, FL 33109
    (305) 531-2350
    Grades: PK-6 | 100 students
  • The Geneva School
    The Geneva School Photo
    (Christian)
    (16)
     2025 State Road 436
    Winter Park, FL 32792
    (407) 332-6363
    Grades: PK-12 | 505 students
  • Good Shepherd Episcopal School
    Good Shepherd Episcopal School Photo
    (Episcopal)
     402 Seabrook Road
    Jupiter, FL 33469
    (561) 746-4848
    Grades: PK-5 | 125 students
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