Donahue Academy Photo - Donahue Academy's mission is to be a Catholic, classical school where students encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things. Our students will deepen their love of God and others through the pursuit of all that is true, good, and beautiful.

Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) serving 3,015 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in Florida include Donahue Academy, Epiphany Cathedral School, and Epiphany Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in Florida (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Donahue Academy
Donahue Academy Photo - Donahue Academy's mission is to be a Catholic, classical school where students encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things. Our students will deepen their love of God and others through the pursuit of all that is true, good, and beautiful.
(Catholic)
4955 Seton Way
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 842-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 359 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Epiphany Cathedral School
Epiphany Cathedral School Photo - Our students take several fieldtrips a year to fun and educational destinations!
(Catholic)
316 Sarasota Street
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-2215
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
5557 SW 84th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-5251
Gr: PK-8 | 793 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Royal Palm Academy
Royal Palm Academy Photo - At Royal Palm Academy, our dedicated team of teachers, staff, and parents are here to help you reach your goal. Our goal is to develop your child into a well-rounded leader who is living up to his or her full potential. That is why our school motto is "Semper Altius" - Always Higher.
(Catholic)
(9)
16100 Livingston Rd
Naples, FL 34110
(239) 594-9888
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Mrs. Smith fourth graders celebrate Saints Day.
(Catholic)
2990 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 755-2611
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Martha Catholic School
St. Martha Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
4380 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 953-4181
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Catholic School
St. Peter Catholic School Photo - We begin and end each day with Morning and afternoon Prayer
(Catholic)
(3)
421 W New York Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
(386) 822-6010
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Preparatory
(Baptist)
(1)
11000 Sw 216th St
Miami, FL 33170
(305) 259-1929
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
St. Michel Academy
(Catholic)
228 N 4th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-2102
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Sancta Familia Academy
(Catholic)
1204 N Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-6464
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

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