For the 2025 school year, there are 278 special education private schools serving 15,779 students in Florida.
The top ranked special education private schools in Florida include Ave Maria University Prep School, The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus, and Golden Horizon Academy - Cutler Bay.
The average tuition cost is $18,645, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,064.
Top Ranked Florida Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
Divine Academy![Divine Academy Photo]( "Divine Academy Photo")
Special Education School
14900 NW 20th St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 499-4638
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 499-4638
Grades: 4-12
| 62 students
3430 Hunter’s Creek Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 286-1673
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 286-1673
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
341 North Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 772-8727
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 772-8727
Grades: 5-12
| 93 students
34054 Us Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 781-2986
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 781-2986
Grades: 4-12
| 75 students
10518 Riverview Dr
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-7777
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-7777
Grades: 4-12
| 104 students
2804 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Ste 103
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 645-5366
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 645-5366
Grades: 5-12
| 64 students
1331 S. Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 270-4444
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 270-4444
Grades: 5-12
| 74 students
706 SW 6th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-4884
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-4884
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 575-1231
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 575-1231
Grades: 5-12
| 82 students
Center Academy Jacksonville - Julington Creek![Center Academy Jacksonville - Julington Creek Photo - Small group lessons]( "Center Academy Jacksonville - Julington Creek Photo - Small group lessons")
Special Education School
106 Julington Plaza, Suite 4
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
Grades: 4-12
| 75 students
6710 86th Ave. North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 541-5716
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 541-5716
Grades: 5-12
| 96 students
1480 S Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 434-2877
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 434-2877
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
3221 Sand Lake Rd
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-8882
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-8882
Grades: 3-12
| 133 students
Pathways For Life Academy![Pathways For Life Academy Photo]( "Pathways For Life Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 444-1844
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 444-1844
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
The Roig Academy![The Roig Academy Photo]( "The Roig Academy Photo")
Special Education School
8000 Sw 112th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1313
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1313
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Alpine Academy
Special Education School
848 Executive Dr
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 678-8889
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 678-8889
Grades: Inquire with school
| 91 students
6200 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-7272
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-7272
Grades: K-12
| 257 students
1950 Prairie Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 642-3100
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 642-3100
Grades: K-12
| 184 students
2835 Madison St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-7010
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-7010
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
3200 75TH ST WEST
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
Grades: 1-12
| 60 students
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic![Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic Photo - Mariposa]( "Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic Photo - Mariposa")
Special Education School
7333 International Place
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Broach School Of Jacksonville
Special Education School
11915 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 637-0300
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 637-0300
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks![Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks Photo]( "Carpe Diem Academy Hammocks Photo")
Special Education School
11025 SW 84th St Unit 8
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 971-1230
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 971-1230
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
5175 45th St
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 526-5700
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 526-5700
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
CES Academy- Lakeland, FL
Special Education School (Christian)
615 Old Polk City Rd
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-0848
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Champion Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
1935 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 788-0018
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
(407) 788-0018
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
2747 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
The Depaul School Of Ne Florida![The Depaul School Of Ne Florida Photo]( "The Depaul School Of Ne Florida Photo")
Special Education School
9750 Deer Lake Court
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-3391
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-3391
Grades: 2-8
| 140 students
Devereux School
Special Education School
8000 Devereux Drive
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-9100
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-9100
Grades: 3-12
| 148 students
Easterseals Academy SWFL
Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 355-7637
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Golden Horizon Academy - Cutler Bay![Golden Horizon Academy - Cutler Bay Photo]( "Golden Horizon Academy - Cutler Bay Photo")
Special Education School
8601 SW 199th St
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 882-9108
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 882-9108
Grades: K-7
| 42 students
Greenwood School![Greenwood School Photo]( "Greenwood School Photo")
Special Education School
9920 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 726-5000
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 726-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
2201 Spring Lake Rd
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-8855
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Hope Haven Association Inc
Special Education School
4600 Beach Blvd Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Florida?
The top ranked special education private schools in Florida include Ave Maria University Prep School, The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus, and Golden Horizon Academy - Cutler Bay.
How many special education private schools are located in Florida?
278 special education private schools are located in Florida.
How much do special education private schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $18,645, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,064.
How diverse are special education private schools in Florida?
Florida special education private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 47%.
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