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Best Florida Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2,864 private schools serving 478,374 students in Florida (there are 4,319 public schools, serving 2,873,557 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Florida attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $11,144 for elementary schools and $12,562 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, Palmer Trinity School, and Saint Andrew's School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 47% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
55% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Top Ranked Florida Private Schools by County (2024-25)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
33
5,336
15%
13
1,369
5%
96
11,240
13%
273
54,722
18%
30
2,599
6%
36
9,422
16%
12
1,115
10%
164
31,652
19%
38
7,294
16%
47
7,816
14%
53
9,116
8%
46
6,248
15%
39
6,162
11%
38
6,236
12%
14
2,439
12%
598
95,749
22%
9
2,631
17%
233
39,292
15%
54
9,340
12%
170
35,517
16%
45
5,120
6%
121
20,619
18%
77
11,726
9%
43
6,668
13%
76
12,124
16%
68
8,969
12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Florida?
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, Palmer Trinity School, and Saint Andrew's School.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
There are 2,864 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $11,144 for elementary schools and $12,562 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Florida?
Approximately 47% of students in Florida private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Florida go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Florida attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
55% of private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.
Which private schools in Florida are often viewed compared to one another?

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