#1 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Sunrise Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Florida
Orange City, FL
A+Overall grade253 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Volusia County, FL. Top 8 of 8 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Deland Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–12
The only independent school in DeLand
DeLand, FL
BOverall grade101 students17 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Temple Beth-El School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach, FL
BOverall grade102 students13 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Central Florida Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2019–20
Lake Helen, FL
BOverall grade190 students15 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Central Florida Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 2 independent schools in Lake Helen
Lake Helen, FL
BOverall grade190 students15 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Halifax Academy
Independent school · Grades 4–12
The only independent school in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
BOverall grade142 students20 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
Discovery Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Edgewater
Edgewater, FL
B-Overall grade180 students20 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Volusia County, FL
On Track School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in South Daytona
South Daytona, FL
B-Overall grade478 students16 students per teacher
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