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Largest Florida Private Schools

Name: Florida Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Florida has 184 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Florida is American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, with 2,999 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# FL Schools Ranked: 2,604
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,500–2,999
FL School Avg.: 182
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# FL Schools Ranked: 2,604
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,500–2,999
FL School Avg.: 182
National School Avg.: 175

Florida Average Students Per School (Trends)

Total Growth: +9.6% (+16 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Florida (FL) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	182	▲ +7	▲ +4.0%
2024	172	175	▼ -4	▼ -2.2%
2023	174	179	▼ -6	▼ -3.2%
2022	185	185	▲ +7	▲ +3.9%
2021	180	178	▲ +12	▲ +7.2%
2020	171	166	▼ -10	▼ -5.7%
2019	175	176	▲ +3	▲ +1.7%
2018	172	173	▼ -13	▼ -7.0%
2017	180	186	▲ +5	▲ +2.8%
2016	178	181	▲ +15	▲ +9.0%
2015	167	166	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Florida (students range: 1,500–2,999, avg 182)

School Size Range: 1,208 2,999 Avg. School Size: 1,641

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Florida average private schools student size?

The Florida average private schools student size is 184 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Florida?

The top ranked private schools in Florida include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, Calvary Christian Academy and Gulliver Preparatory School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Florida?

The private high school with the largest student size in Florida is American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, with a value of 2999. The private elementary school with the largest student size is American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, with a value of 2999.

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