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Top 10 Best Florida Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 blue ribbon private high schools serving 17,298 students in Florida.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Florida include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Westminster Academy, and CRISDA Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,844, which is higher than the Florida private high school average tuition cost of $12,562.
82% of blue ribbon private high schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Florida Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Students
Year
The First Academy
The First Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
1,500 students
Year: n/a
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(22)
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
1,040 students
Year: 2014
Christian Home Academy
Christian Home Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
1241 Blanding Blvd
Orange Park, FL 32065
(904) 276-3339
122 students
Year: 2024
Boca Raton Christian School
Boca Raton Christian School Photo - We provide art classes K-12th grade, including AP and dual enrollment.
(Christian)
(12)
470 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 391-2727
801 students
Year: n/a
Brandon Academy
Brandon Academy Photo
(2)
801 Limona Road
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 689-1952
255 students
Year: 2010
Cambridge Christian School
Cambridge Christian School Photo - Our campus services students in preschool through 12th grade. Established in 1964, we are the highest rated Christian, college preparatory school in Tampa Bay and a 2020 National Blue Ribbon recipient. Come visit us today!
(Christian)
(3)
6101 N Habana Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
681 students
Year: 2020
1515 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 920-2288
1,235 students
Year: 2004
Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory
Chaminade Madonna College Preparatory Photo - The front entrance is the gateway to our Chaminade-Madonna family.
(Catholic)
(2)
500 East Chaminade Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-5150
600 students
Year: n/a
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
583 students
Year: n/a
CRISDA Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
7949 NW 2nd Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 265-1108
109 students
Year: n/a
Foundation Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
(3)
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
418 students
Year: n/a
The King's Academy
(Christian)
(3)
8401 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(156) 168-6424
1,487 students
Year: 2014
Monsignor Edward Pace High School
Monsignor Edward Pace High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
15600 NW 32nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
851 students
Year: 2006
Mount Dora Christian Academy
Mount Dora Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 70 acre campus featuring our athletic complex with stadium seating, artificial turf and olympic standard track.
(Church of Christ)
(1)
301 West 13th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2155
873 students
Year: 2017
Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School Photo - NCS Campus View
(Baptist)
7777 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 541-7593
769 students
Year: 2016
NSU University School
NSU University School Photo
(30)
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
2,068 students
Year: n/a
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
(1)
2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
2,045 students
Year: 2022
Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
19000 Northeast 25th Avenue
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 528-8871
1,182 students
Year: 2011, 2020
Wade Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(4)
4300 N Wickham
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-6788
288 students
Year: n/a
Bethany Christian School
Bethany Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(10)
1100 Dorchester Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 727-2038
217 students
Year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Brickhouse Academy
3552 Webber St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 924-7681
23 students
Year: n/a
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy
Foundations Christian Montessori Academy Photo - "Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by the listening of words but by the experiences in the environment." - Maria Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
(2)
4141 Desoto Road
Sarasota, FL 34235
(941) 907-7078
151 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Florida include Mount Dora Christian Academy, Westminster Academy, and CRISDA Christian Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Florida?
22 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Florida.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $15,844, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,562.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
82% of blue ribbon private high schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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