St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 184 Catholic schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade2,094 students18 students per teacher
Private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
38 private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 5Christian schools 16Montessori schools 3Independent schools 7High schools 11Preschools 4
Nsu University School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade1,792 students11 students per teacher
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade1,031 students14 students per teacher
Pine Crest Lower School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 99% of independent schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade541 students2 students per teacher
Brauser Maimonides Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Jewish school in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade528 students5 students per teacher
St. Anthony Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade400 students13 students per teacher
Bethany Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A-Overall grade285 students10 students per teacher
Rhem Word Christia Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 215% since 2013–14
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade252 students10 students per teacher
Rhema Word Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades K–12
One of 13 Christian schools in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade247 students15 students per teacher
St. Helen Roman Catholic Church
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade229 students16 students per teacher
St. Jerome Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade215 students10 students per teacher
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade208 students12 students per teacher
Jack and Jill Children's Center
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 369% since 2017–18
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade150 students14 students per teacher
New Hope Christian School
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade149 students5 students per teacher
Christian Life Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 144% since 2017–18
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade144 students16 students per teacher
The International Family Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade135 students8 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 11 independent schools in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade122 students12 students per teacher
Baldwin Academy East
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 13 Christian schools in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade115 students14 students per teacher
Murl Windsor Academy at Hollywood
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 171% since 2017–18
Fort Lauderdale, FL
BOverall grade114 students15 students per teacher
New Hope SDA School and Learning Center
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 235% since 2011–12
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade114 students10 students per teacher
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade86 students8 students per teacher
Fidelis Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
Gateway Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade80 students11 students per teacher
Permission to Succeed Education Center
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 61% of Montessori schools in Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade78 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
How many private schools are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
38 private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with about 9,605 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The most common are Christian schools (16), independent schools (7), Catholic schools (5), Montessori schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes: 11 private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL offer pre-K?
20 private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL have?
The average school has 11.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.