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Top 20 Best Fort Lauderdale Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 141 private schools serving 33,454 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL (there are 135 public schools, serving 110,522 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, The American Academy, Broward Campus, and Westminster Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,541, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $11,403.
50% of private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Fort Lauderdale Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
AEF Schools
AEF Schools Photo
Special Education School
(7)
4650 SW 61st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Grades: K-12
| 254 students
The American Academy, Broward Campus
The American Academy, Broward Campus Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
12200 Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Grades: PK-12
| 300 students
American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus
American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus Photo - Over the past twenty years, American Heritage Schools has developed six distinct professional programs in biomedical engineering, business, computer science, engineering, law, and medicine. Each program is taught daily by professionals in their respective fields. The Heritage curriculum team, in conjunction with the lawyers, judges, doctors, entrepreneurs, and engineers that make up the pre-professional faculty, worked to create unique classes.
(44)
12200 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 472-0022
Grades: NS-12
| 2,999 students
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(24)
5601 N Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 815-0131
Grades: NS-12
| 1,040 students
Sagemont Preparatory School, Lower School Campus
Sagemont Preparatory School, Lower School Campus Photo
(6)
1570 Sagemont Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 384-5454
Grades: NS-5
| 162 students
Sagemont Preparatory School, Upper School Campus
Sagemont Preparatory School, Upper School Campus Photo
(2)
2585 Glades Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 389-2454
Grades: NS-12
| 236 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
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
10900 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 742-4842
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
American High School Llc
499 NW 70th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(866) 306-0247
Grades: K-12
| 1,768 students
American Preparatory Academy
American Preparatory Academy Photo
(8)
4850 S Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-8936
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Archbishop Mccarthy High School
(Catholic)
5451 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,743 students
Bethany Christian School
Bethany Christian School Photo - Bethany Christian School provides a Christian education for children who are Nursery-aged, all the way through Grade 8. The average BCS 8th grader graduates with a college freshman level education and matriculates into the area high schools of their choice.
(Presbyterian)
615 SE 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2554
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
The Blake School Of Plantation
Special Program Emphasis
7011 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 584-6816
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Brauser Maimonides Academy
(Jewish)
5300 Southwest 40th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 989-6886
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
2401 W Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 905-5100
Grades: NS-12
| 2,329 students
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
2900 Ne 47th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 491-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Christ Church School
Christ Church School Photo
(Methodist)
4845 Ne 25th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 771-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Cooper City Christian Academy
Cooper City Christian Academy Photo - Spanish project presentations.
(Pentecostal)
(5)
5201 S Flamingo Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 680-0850
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
David Posnack Jewish Day School
David Posnack Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
5810 South Pine Island Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 583-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 836 students
NSU University School
NSU University School Photo
(30)
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Grades: NS-12
| 2,068 students
Nur Ul-islam Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
10600 Sw 59th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 434-3288
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School
(Catholic)
(1)
2785 Sw 11th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 583-8112
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Nw 5th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 370-2161
Grades: NS-8
| 209 students
Parkway Christian School
Parkway Christian School Photo
(Disciples of Christ)
(33)
1200 S Flamingo Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 424-6425
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Pine Crest School
Pine Crest School Photo - Lower School student swinging while on the playground.
1501 Ne 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 492-4100
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Potential Christian Academy
Potential Christian Academy Photo - We offer an outstanding education that will prepare students to enjoy success in life and help them to reach their God potential.
(Baptist)
(3)
12401 Stirling Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-1550
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Second Graders celebrate their First Holy Communion in our church.
(Catholic)
820 NE 3rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 467-7747
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
St. Bonaventure Catholic School
St. Bonaventure Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1301 SW 136th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 476-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 696 students
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
St. Gregory The Great School
(Catholic)
200 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 473-8169
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School Photo - Spreading the word of God through our 3rd graders during their Living Rosary prayer presentation.
(Catholic)
(1)
5601 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 434-3887
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
St. Mark's Episcopal School
St. Mark's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(2)
1800 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 563-4508
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
(Catholic)
(1)
2801 Sw 12th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,045 students
Shepherd Of The Coast Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1901 E Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 772-5468
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Sterling Academy
950 South Pine Island Road, Suite A150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 859-2079
Grades: 6-12
| 342 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Access School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4801 S Univeristy Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-9494
Grades: 3-7
| 30 students
Broward Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Baptist)
1490 N Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323
(954) 723-1530
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Conservatory Prep Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 S. Pine Island Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 680-5808
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1161 Sw 30th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-2918
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Fort Lauderdale Christian School (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
6330 Nw 31st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 972-3444
Grades: PK-4
| 78 students
Larson Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
801 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 561-2555
Grades: K-1
| 23 students
The Learning Center for Children (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
16098 W. State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 384-4884
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Redeemer Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Pentecostal)
Po Box 9506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 854-9983
Grades: 4-7
| 10 students
St. Malachy School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
7595 Nw 61st Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 722-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Trinity Lutheran Academy (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
110 SW 11th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(954) 463-7471
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
University School Nova Southea (Closed 2000)
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 752-3020
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, The American Academy, Broward Campus, and Westminster Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fort Lauderdale?
141 private schools are located in Fort Lauderdale.
How much do private schools cost in Fort Lauderdale?
The average tuition cost is $14,541, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $11,403.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Fort Lauderdale go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Lauderdale?
50% of private schools in Fort Lauderdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fort Lauderdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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