#1 Best Independent Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
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Best Independent Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
#3 Best Independent Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
#5 Best Independent Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
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