Westminster Academy Photo

Best Florida Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 1,525 religiously affiliated private schools serving 324,794 students in Florida (55% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $11,880, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,124.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (36% of schools), Catholic (14% of schools) and Baptist (14% of schools).

Top Ranked Florida Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2025-26)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
47
9,289
61%
214
40,402
44%
221
89,609
51%
542
95,997
46%
21
3,248
62%
44
16,776
24%
1
573
46%
22
5,336
43%
66
14,172
18%
4
111
15%
36
5,553
31%
78
8,805
60%
60
4,299
83%
37
8,744
36%

Recent Articles

Student Success Predictors at Community Colleges
Student Success Predictors at Community Colleges
A practical guide to student success predictors at community colleges for private school advisors helping graduates navigate two-year pathways.
Career Pathways with Community College for Private School Grads
Career Pathways with Community College for Private School Grads
Explore top career pathways with community college for private school graduates, including high-demand jobs, transfer options, and 2025 workforce trends.
Navigating the FAFSA & Financial Aid Timeline for Community College
Navigating the FAFSA & Financial Aid Timeline for Community College
Learn how to navigate FAFSA and financial aid timelines when starting at community college — from application to disbursement in 2025.