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Florida Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,518 religiously affiliated private schools serving 325,085 students in Florida (55% of all schools).

The average tuition cost is $10,326, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,529.

The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (36% of schools), Catholic (15% of schools) and Baptist (14% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1518
# Students Served: 325,085

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1518
# Students Served: 325,085

Top Ranked Florida Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

African Methodist Episcopal

1

155

100%

2

101

-

Assembly of God

47

9,433

62%

213

40,462

45%

221

88,622

51%

541

96,998

47%

Church of Christ

9

2,635

45%

21

3,248

62%

Church of the Nazarene

8

1,439

29%

Disciples of Christ

1

502

77%

43

16,675

27%

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

4

557

54%

1

573

46%

22

5,332

48%

66

14,074

17%

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

37

8,009

29%

4

111

15%

36

5,553

31%

78

9,287

57%

3

138

79%

59

4,248

82%

36

8,447

34%

Seventh Day Adventist

55

5,653

83%

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

13

2,833

61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Florida?

The religiously affiliated private schools in Florida include Canterbury School Of Florida, Christ Fellowship Academy Palmetto Bay, and Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.

How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Florida?

1,518 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Florida.

How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Florida?

The average tuition cost is $10,326, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,529.

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