Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Students hear a Dr. Seuss story from the Cat in the Hat himself! Thanks to the Early Learning Coalition for bringing the story to life!

Top 20 Best Florida Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 133 alternative private elementary schools serving 15,369 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Florida include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Poinciana Christian Preparatory School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North.
The average tuition cost is $15,750, which is higher than the Florida private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,120.
40% of alternative private elementary schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Florida Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Day School
Community Day School Photo - Academic Excellence. All Faiths. Tomorrow's Leaders
Alternative School (Jewish)
(10)
4335 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 552-2770
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Fusion Academy Palm Beach Gardens
Alternative School
11300 Legacy Avenue, Suite 220
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Palmetto Bay Academy
Palmetto Bay Academy Photo - PBA students get just-in-time, one-on-one attention from teachers to complete assignments and investigate content through a flipped instructional model.
Alternative School
(12)
16637 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
A E F High School
A E F High School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Grades: 8-12
| 95 students
Academica International Studies
Alternative School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 776-1150
Grades: 5-12
| 332 students
Allendale Academy Private School
Allendale Academy Private School Photo
Alternative School
2655 Ulmerton Road - Suite 402
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
Archdiocese Of Miami Virtual Catholic School
Alternative School (Catholic)
9401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 508-5556
Grades: 6-12
| 931 students
Cheerful Heart Academy
Alternative School
581 18th St Se
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 300-6167
Grades: K-12
| 276 students
Clearwater Academy International
Clearwater Academy International Photo - Cheer
Alternative School
(5)
801 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Davenport Christian Preparatory School
Davenport Christian Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(3)
508 South HWY 17-92
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 608-6056
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Forest Trail Academy
Forest Trail Academy Photo
Alternative School
(36)
2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 537-5501
Grades: K-12
| 678 students
The French American School of Tampa Bay
Alternative School
2100 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 800-2159
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
Harvest Community School
Harvest Community School Photo - Lower School performing at our October Community Fellowship
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
8301 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 997-1882
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Hillcrest Academy Free School
Alternative School
7150 Tippin Ave
Pensacola, FL 32524
(850) 972-8099
Grades: PK-12
| 1,851 students
International Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
4800 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 645-2343
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
Kentwood Preparatory School
Kentwood Preparatory School Photo - Kentwood Preparatory High School represents a significant shift from traditional high school philosophies with limited enrollment and a self-governing body, and is also characterized by high expectations for all students.Accordingly, "We Prepare Children for Life" is much more than a slogan here at Kentwood. It is the driving force behind our curriculum, the structure of our program.
Alternative School
(3)
6210 South Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 649-6141
Grades: 1-12
| 103 students
The Ogburn School Inc.
Alternative School
1411 South 14th Street, Unit H
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-6233
Grades: K-12
| 1,504 students
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(26)
4942 Old Pleasant Hill Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 435-0436
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North
Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(6)
2525 Trafalgar Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34758
(407) 749-2078
Grades: K-12
| 195 students
Score Academy
Score Academy Photo - Graduation
Alternative School
(2)
900 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 241-1610
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Score Academy
Score Academy Photo
Alternative School
5830 Coral Ridge Dr #130, Coral Springs
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 510-0060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Star Child Academy Of Winter Garden
Alternative School
1324 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 554-2713
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Victory Christian Satellite Schools Llc
Victory Christian Satellite Schools Llc Photo - Victory Christian School, founded in 1981 expressly for home schooling families., is fully accredited with N.A.P.S. The Headquarters Office is located in Trenton, Florida, and is tucked away on a hideaway of 20 acres, known as Victory Gardens. Since its erection, the Office has served over 700 families in the school's history.
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Village View Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
8585 Se 147th Pl
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 307-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
247 Learning Academy
Alternative School
7015 Oakmore Ln
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 449-2240
Grades: 6-9
| 2 students
3 Oaks Academy
Alternative School
2655 Northbrooke Dr
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 361-5883
Grades: 7-11
| 9 students
American Collegiate Academy
American Collegiate Academy Photo - American Collegiate Academy provides unparalleled dedication and commitment to students and their variety of needs, passions and dreams. American Collegiate Academy strives to offer a college preparatory environment in which students have the opportunity to participate in advanced classes, dual-credit college courses, AP courses and extracurricular courses, along with a highly rated athletics program.
Alternative School
(8)
1740 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Amikids Clay County
All-boys | Alternative School
2025 Florida 16w
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 336-0082
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
13375 Beach blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Amikids Manatee
All-boys | Alternative School
6413 9 St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7027
Grades: 6-9
| 45 students
Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp
Alternative School
FL-65
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-3973
Grades: 3-12
| 40 students
Argonauta Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
6646 1st Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-8783
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Atrium School
Alternative School
4530 St Johns Ave #15
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(561) 247-5726
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
The Broach School
Alternative School
38924 C Ave
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 780-0109
Grades: K-5
| 51 students
Cadest
Alternative School
1156 E Vine St
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 483-4100
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Florida include Davenport Christian Preparatory School, Poinciana Christian Preparatory School, and Poinciana Christian Preparatory School North.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Florida?
133 alternative private elementary schools are located in Florida.
How much do alternative private elementary schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $15,750, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $11,120.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Florida?
Florida alternative private elementary schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
40% of alternative private elementary schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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