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Florida Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 124 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 63,586 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 Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, The Bolles School, and The Benjamin School.
The average tuition cost is $17,306, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,533.
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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 124

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 124

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

AEF Schools Photo
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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Center Academy - Julington Creek Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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
(8)
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The First Academy Photo
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 Photo
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
(14)
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North Broward Preparatory School Photo
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 Photo
Shelton Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 763 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
9455 NW 40th Street Rd
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 599-9967
(10)
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Palmetto Bay Academy Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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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Alexander Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students
Sports: 8
Montessori School
6050 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6274
(5)
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Altamonte Christian School Photo
Altamonte Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
601 Palm Springs Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 831-0950
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American Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
4850 S Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-8936
(8)
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The Batt School
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 8
11981 U.S. Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 625-2288
(2)
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Beacon Hill Preparatory School Photo
Beacon Hill Preparatory School
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
18001 Nw 22nd Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1600
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Beacon Hill School Photo
Beacon Hill School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
7600 Davie Road Ext
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 963-2600
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The Benjamin School Photo
The Benjamin School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,307 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 1
11000 Ellison Wilson Road
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 472-3451
(23)
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The Biltmore School Photo
The Biltmore School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1600 Sw 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 266-4666
(1)
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Bishop John J Snyder High School Photo
Bishop John J Snyder High School
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5001 Samaritan Way
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 771-1029
(3)
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Bishop Verot Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
5598 Sunrise Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 274-6700
(1)
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Map of The Blake School Of Plantation
The Blake School Of Plantation
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
7011 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 584-6816
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The Bolles School Photo
The Bolles School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,714 students
Sports: 18
7400 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
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Map of Brauser Maimonides Academy
Brauser Maimonides Academy
Gr: K-8 | 507 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Jewish
5300 Southwest 40th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 989-6886
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Calusa Preparatory School Photo
Calusa Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
12515 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 596-3787
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Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Photo
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
4171 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 371-4917
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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 Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, The Bolles School, and The Benjamin School.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Florida?
124 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 $17,306, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,533.
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).
125
Private Schools
63,586
Students
$17,306
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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