#1 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
United Christian Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Florida
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade110 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Orlando, FL. Top 11 of 11 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Raising Knowledge Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade108 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Elite Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade356 students17 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Orlando
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade2,008 students13 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Future Leaders Academy
Independent school · Grades K–10
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2015–16
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Pathways Private School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Orlando since at least 2011
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade181 students18 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Oak Ridge Childrens Academy Daycare
Independent school · Grades K–3
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade68 students14 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
XL Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade94 students16 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Southeastern Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade117 students14 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Precious Creations II
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 18 independent schools in Orlando
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade65 students13 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Orlando, FL
Little Steps Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2017–18
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade171 students9 students per teacher
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