#1 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Florida
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade255 students12 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Private schools in Melbourne, FL with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
West Melbourne Christian Academy
Church of God school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 66% of Christian schools in Florida
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade168 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Ascension Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Florida
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade401 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Florida Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade133 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Melbourne Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade437 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Life Changers Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 94% of Christian schools in Florida
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade77 students5 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Melbourne, FL
Bright Horizons Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 92% since 2017–18
Melbourne, FL
BOverall grade94 students6 students per teacher
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