For the 2026 school year, there are 2,774 private schools serving 479,863 students in Florida (there are , serving 2,871,236 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Florida attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,751 for elementary schools and $14,514 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include Community School Of Naples, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and Saint Andrew's School.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 47% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
2,774 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
479,863 Students
5,700,235 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
41,743 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1189
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,821
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$541
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,208
$7,130
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$122.93 million
$61.64 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,213 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13,048 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
91,047 Students
507,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
55,399 Students
416,670 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
182,682 Students
2,933,350 Students
% White Students
39%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1,211 Students
20,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
129,058 Students
1,471,710 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Florida ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: West End (52 schools), Northside (13 schools), Little Havana (12 schools), Coconut Grove (10 schools), Coral Way (10 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Florida?
The top-ranked private schools in Florida include Community School Of Naples, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and Saint Andrew's School.
How many private schools are located in Florida?
There are 2,774 private schools are located in Florida.
How much do private schools cost in Florida?
The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,751 for elementary schools and $14,514 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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
Which private schools in Florida are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Florida include: Love Center Academy vs. First Baptist Christian School, Rcma-mira Verde Coc vs. International Christian Academy Of Labelle, Victory Christian Academy vs. Dayspring Christian Academy
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