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Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 125 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 65,211 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida include Saint Andrew's School, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, and Foundation Academy.
The average tuition cost is $17,368, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
56% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 125

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 125

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida (2026-27)

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AEF Schools
Gr: K-12 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
(7)
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Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Photo
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Gr: PK-12 | 873 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
3747 Main Hwy
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 446-5673
(1)
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The First Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,500 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
Christian
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
(2)
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Forest Trail Academy
Gr: K-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
(36)
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The Foundation Academy
Gr: K-12 | 362 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
3765 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 493-7300
(2)
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Foundation Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
15304 Tilden Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-2744
(13)
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North Broward Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 2,052 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
7600 Lyons Rd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
(1)
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Saint Andrew's School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
(1)
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Shelton Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 407 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
9455 NW 40th Street Rd
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 599-9967
(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
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 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
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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Palmetto Bay Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 16
Alternative School
16637 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
(14)
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A E F High School
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
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Abundant Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 529 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1494 Banks Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 979-2665
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Academy at the Lakes
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
2331 Collier Parkway
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 909-7919
(9)
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Map of Academy Of The Holy Names
Academy Of The Holy Names
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida include Saint Andrew's School, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, and Foundation Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Florida?
125 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Florida.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $17,368, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida?
Florida private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Florida?
56% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
127
Private Schools
65,211
Students
$17,368
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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