#1 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
2,094 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade2,094 students18 students per teacher
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Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The private schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL with the most students. Top 34 of 34 schools.
#2 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nsu University School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,792 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade1,792 students11 students per teacher
#3 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,031 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade1,031 students14 students per teacher
#4 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pine Crest Lower School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
541 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade541 students2 students per teacher
#5 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Brauser Maimonides Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
528 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade528 students5 students per teacher
#6 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Anthony Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
400 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade400 students13 students per teacher
#7 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bethany Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
285 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A-Overall grade285 students10 students per teacher
#8 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rhem Word Christia Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
252 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade252 students10 students per teacher
#9 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rhema Word Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades K–12
247 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade247 students15 students per teacher
#10 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Helen Roman Catholic Church
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
229 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade229 students16 students per teacher
#11 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Jerome Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
215 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade215 students10 students per teacher
#12 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
208 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade208 students12 students per teacher
#13 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jack and Jill Children's Center
Independent school · Grades K–5
150 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade150 students14 students per teacher
#14 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
New Hope Christian School
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–8
149 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade149 students5 students per teacher
#15 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Christian Life Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades K–5
144 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade144 students16 students per teacher
#16 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The International Family Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
135 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade135 students8 students per teacher
#17 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Baldwin Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
122 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade122 students12 students per teacher
#18 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Baldwin Academy East
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
115 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade115 students14 students per teacher
#19 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
New Hope SDA School and Learning Center
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
114 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade114 students10 students per teacher
#20 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Murl Windsor Academy at Hollywood
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
114 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
BOverall grade114 students15 students per teacher
#21 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
86 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
A+Overall grade86 students8 students per teacher
#22 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fidelis Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
80 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
#23 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gateway Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
80 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade80 students11 students per teacher
#24 Largest Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Permission to Succeed Education Center
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades K–12
78 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B+Overall grade78 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.