#1 Best Classical Schools in Florida
First United Methodist Christian School
Methodist school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Homestead
Homestead, FL
A+Overall grade224 students7 students per teacher
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Best Classical Schools in Florida
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Florida. Top 23 of 23 schools.
#2 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Sheridan Hills Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
A+Overall grade547 students10 students per teacher
#3 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Paideia Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Florida
Tampa, FL
A+Overall grade113 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Palm Beach Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–7
The only Christian school in Lake Park
Lake Park, FL
A+Overall grade116 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Classical Schools in Florida
The Geneva School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Casselberry, FL
A+Overall grade661 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Cornerstone Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Florida
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade167 students9 students per teacher
#7 Best Classical Schools in Florida
The Masters Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–8
The only Christian school in Southwest Ranches
Southwest Ranches, FL
A+Overall grade98 students8 students per teacher
#8 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Trinitas Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Florida
Pensacola, FL
A+Overall grade137 students7 students per teacher
#9 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Geneva Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
A+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Stetson Baptist Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in DeLand since at least 2011
DeLand, FL
A+Overall grade184 students12 students per teacher
#11 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Elfers Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
New Port Richey, FL
A-Overall grade220 students13 students per teacher
#12 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Victory Academy Ocala
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2017–18
Ocala, FL
A-Overall grade100 students7 students per teacher
#13 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Knight's Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
The largest Christian school in New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach, FL
B+Overall grade60 students8 students per teacher
#14 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Faith Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
Growing: enrollment up 215% since 2011–12
Port St. Joe, FL
B+Overall grade107 students10 students per teacher
#15 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Christ Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 176% since 2011–12
Tallahassee, FL
BOverall grade226 students12 students per teacher
#16 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Grace Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 290% since 2015–16
Bonita Springs, FL
BOverall grade121 students11 students per teacher
#17 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Classical Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Florida
North Fort Myers, FL
BOverall grade167 students8 students per teacher
#18 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Veritas Classical Private School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 71% of Christian schools in Florida
St. Augustine, FL
BOverall grade224 students9 students per teacher
#19 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Riverbend Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach, FL
BOverall grade317 students11 students per teacher
#20 Best Classical Schools in Florida
The Classical Academy of Sarasota
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 202% since 2017–18
Sarasota, FL
BOverall grade796 students9 students per teacher
#21 Best Classical Schools in Florida
The Conrad Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 79% since 2011–12
Orlando, FL
B-Overall grade359 students12 students per teacher
#22 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Horeb Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
B-Overall grade517 students13 students per teacher
#23 Best Classical Schools in Florida
Smith Preparatory Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Casselberry, FL
B-Overall grade175 students14 students per teacher
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