For the 2026 school year, there are 1,517 religiously affiliated private schools serving 325,115 students in Florida (55% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $11,655, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,821.
Top-Ranked Florida Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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