#25 Largest Private Schools in the South
The Bolles School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,708 students
Jacksonville, FL
B+Overall grade1,708 students12 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in the South
The private schools in the South with the most students. Top 50 of 6,416 schools.
#26 Largest Private Schools in the South
Hillcrest Private Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,656 students
Pensacola, FL
B-Overall grade1,656 students
#27 Largest Private Schools in the South
The King's Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,635 students
West Palm Beach, FL
B+Overall grade1,635 students14 students per teacher
#28 Largest Private Schools in the South
The Lovett School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
1,627 students
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade1,627 students8 students per teacher
#29 Largest Private Schools in the South
Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,623 students
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade1,623 students10 students per teacher
#30 Largest Private Schools in the South
Cardinal Gibbons
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade1,590 students13 students per teacher
#31 Largest Private Schools in the South
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,568 students
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade1,568 students15 students per teacher
#32 Largest Private Schools in the South
The Village School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,565 students
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade1,565 students11 students per teacher
#33 Largest Private Schools in the South
Briarwood Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,552 students
Birmingham, AL
BOverall grade1,552 students11 students per teacher
#34 Largest Private Schools in the South
Worlded International School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
1,550 students
Miami, FL
B-Overall grade1,550 students30 students per teacher
#35 Largest Private Schools in the South
The Village School
Independent school · Grades K–12
1,548 students
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade1,548 students6 students per teacher
#36 Largest Private Schools in the South
Northstar International Academy Online
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 4–12
1,536 students
Southaven, MS
B-Overall grade1,536 students
#37 Largest Private Schools in the South
Prestonwood Christian Academy Online
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,535 students
Plano, TX
BOverall grade1,535 students14 students per teacher
#38 Largest Private Schools in the South
Little Rock Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,534 students
Little Rock, AR
BOverall grade1,534 students10 students per teacher
#39 Largest Private Schools in the South
Windemere Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,525 students
Windermere, FL
AOverall grade1,525 students13 students per teacher
#40 Largest Private Schools in the South
Charlotte Latin School
Independent school · Grades K–12
1,523 students
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade1,523 students8 students per teacher
#41 Largest Private Schools in the South
Windermere Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,521 students
Windermere, FL
B+Overall grade1,521 students13 students per teacher
#42 Largest Private Schools in the South
Trinity Christian School
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,510 students
Sharpsburg, GA
B-Overall grade1,510 students18 students per teacher
#43 Largest Private Schools in the South
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,459 students
Norcross, GA
A-Overall grade1,459 students12 students per teacher
#44 Largest Private Schools in the South
Boys Latin School of Maryland
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
1,451 students
Baltimore, MD
BOverall gradeAll boys1,451 students14 students per teacher
#45 Largest Private Schools in the South
St. Johns School
Independent school · Grades K–12
1,423 students
Houston, TX
AOverall grade1,423 students9 students per teacher
#46 Largest Private Schools in the South
The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,421 students
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade1,421 students9 students per teacher
#47 Largest Private Schools in the South
McDonogh School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,416 students
Owings Mills, MD
A+Overall grade1,416 students7 students per teacher
#48 Largest Private Schools in the South
Lexington Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
1,404 students
Lexington, KY
BOverall grade1,404 students10 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.