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Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 84 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 12,472 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida include St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa, Riviera Schools, and Alexander Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $14,109, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,840.
36% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 84

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 84

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida (2026-27)

Center Academy - Hunters Creek Photo
Center Academy - Hunters Creek
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
3430 Hunterโ€™s Creek Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 286-1673
(2)
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Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff Photo
Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2804 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Ste 103
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 645-5366
(10)
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Center Academy - Julington Creek
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
106 Julington Plaza, Suite 4
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
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Center Academy - Maitland
Gr: 5-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
341 North Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 772-8727
(11)
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Center Academy - Palm Harbor Photo
Center Academy - Palm Harbor
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
34054 Us Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 781-2986
(7)
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Center Academy - Riverview Photo
Center Academy - Riverview
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10518 Riverview Dr
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-7777
(9)
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Center Academy Coral Springs
Gr: 5-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 575-1231
(16)
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Center Academy Lutz
Gr: 5-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 2
1520 Land O Lakes Blvd Suite D
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 909-9442
(7)
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Center Academy- Pinellas Park Photo
Center Academy- Pinellas Park
Gr: 4-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
6710 86th Ave. North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 541-5716
(7)
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Crestwell Higher Learning
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1901 Park Meadows Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 481-4478
(13)
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Map of Alexander Montessori School
Alexander Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Montessori School
6050 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6274
(5)
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Cedar Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1372 Lane Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-9151
(2)
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Central Florida Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
1800 Marden Road
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 290-8073
(19)
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Conchita Espinosa Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 593 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
12975 SW 6th St
Miami, FL 33184
(305) 227-1150
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Gainesville County Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
6801 Sw 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-7783
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Lake Montessori School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
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Map of North American Academy
North American Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students
1425 E 1st Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(800) 219-3550
(1)
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Map of Old Plank Christian Academy
Old Plank Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
8964 Old Plank Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32220
(904) 783-4888
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Premier Academy Photo
Premier Academy
Gr: NS-1 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
9380 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 290-3277
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Riviera Schools Photo
Riviera Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 1,200 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 48
9775 SW 87 Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 300-0300
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida include St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa, Riviera Schools, and Alexander Montessori School.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Florida?
84 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Florida.
How much do private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $14,109, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,840.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida?
Florida private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Florida?
36% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
84
Private Schools
12,472
Students
$14,109
Avg. Tuition
55%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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