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Best Florida Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 270 special education private schools serving 15,564 students in Florida.

The special education private schools in Florida include The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus, Center Academy - Hunters Creek, and Alpine Academy.

The average tuition cost is $17,860, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.

23% of special education private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 270
# Students Served: 15,564

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 270
# Students Served: 15,564

Florida Special Education Private School Trends

270

Private Schools

15,564

Students

$17,860

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

50%

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Florida?

The special education private schools in Florida include The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus, Center Academy - Hunters Creek, and Alpine Academy.

How many special education private schools are located in Florida?

270 special education private schools are located in Florida.

How much do special education private schools cost in Florida?

The average tuition cost is $17,860, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.

How diverse are special education private schools in Florida?

Florida special education private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 48%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?

23% of special education private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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