#1 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, 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 Broward County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Broward County, FL. Top 26 of 26 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Sagemont Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Weston, FL
A+Overall grade252 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
American Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Florida
Davie, FL
A+Overall grade112 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Sagemont Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Florida
Weston, FL
A+Overall grade180 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
American Heritage- Broward Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Florida
Plantation, FL
A+Overall grade2,977 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
The Blake School of Plantation
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Florida
Plantation, FL
A+Overall grade115 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Lycee Franco-Americain
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 73% since 2011–12
Cooper City, FL
A+Overall grade109 students10 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Phyl's Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Margate
Margate, FL
B+Overall grade279 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Dickens Sanomi Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 500% since 2017–18
Plantation, FL
B+Overall grade186 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Harvard Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Sunrise
Sunrise, FL
B+Overall grade119 students13 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, 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
#12 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–6
The only independent school in Hallandale
Hallandale, FL
BOverall grade123 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
West Park Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in West Park
West Park, FL
BOverall grade78 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Cambridge International Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of 2 independent schools in Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines, FL
BOverall grade113 students11 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Parkland Intl Music Arts School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Florida
Parkland, FL
BOverall grade285 students16 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
New Alkebulan S.T.E.M. Education Center
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 2 independent schools in Lauderhill
Lauderhill, FL
BOverall grade70 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Sunshine State Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest independent school in Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
BOverall grade139 students9 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Ameribelge Center for Education
Independent school · Grades K–11
One of 2 independent schools in Oakland Park
Oakland Park, FL
BOverall grade113 students19 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Sterling Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Plantation, FL
B-Overall grade433 students
#20 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
North Broward Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 45% since 2011–12
Coconut Creek, FL
B-Overall grade2,017 students11 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, 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
#22 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, 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
#23 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, 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
#24 Best Independent Schools in Broward County, FL
Mati Talent Institute Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Hallandale Beach, FL
B-Overall grade234 students
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