Lake Mary Preparatory School Photo - At Lake Mary Preparatory School, you will find a community dedicated to the success of students that is unlike any other in Central Florida. Here you will find challenging academics that will inspire you, abundant learning experiences where you will discover your passion and a family of educators that will support you in reaching your unique potential.

Top 10 Best Florida Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools serving 11,561 students in Florida. You can also find more schools membership associations in Florida.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Florida include Palmer Trinity School, Shorecrest Preparatory School, and Oak Hall School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
42% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools in Florida (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The First Academy
The First Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2667 Bruton Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 206-8602
Grades: NS-12
| 1,500 students
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
5500 34th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Grades: 6-12
| 1,351 students
Oak Hall School
Oak Hall School Photo
1700 SW 75th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-3609
Grades: PK-12
| 915 students
Palmer Trinity School
Palmer Trinity School Photo - Palmer Trinity School is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational Episcopal day school located on almost 60 acres in Palmetto Bay, Florida. The school currently enrolls more than 780 students in grades 6-12.
(Episcopal)
(1)
8001 SW 184th Street
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 251-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 805 students
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Photo
(Episcopal)
(5)
4455 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 396-5751
Grades: NS-12
| 1,252 students
650 Rantoul Lane
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 757-7301
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Maclay School
Maclay School Photo
(5)
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
Grades: NS-12
| 1,045 students
Out Of Door Academy
5950 Deer Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 349-3223
Grades: PK-12
| 841 students
St. Marys Episcopal Day School
St. Marys Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(9)
2101 S Hubert Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 258-5508
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Saint Pauls School
Saint Pauls School Photo
(Episcopal)
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Grades: NS-8
| 425 students
5101 1st Street NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-2111
Grades: PK-12
| 1,039 students
Windermere Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Grades: PK-12
| 1,604 students

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