#1 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Boca Prep International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boca Raton, FL
A+Overall grade181 students8 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Florida
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#2 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Gulliver Preparatory School INC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Florida
Pinecrest, FL
A+Overall grade2,139 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Crestwell Higher Learning
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Florida
Fort Myers, FL
A+Overall grade225 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Florida
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
#5 Best Independent Schools in Florida
St. Johns Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Orange Park, FL
A+Overall grade460 students7 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Seacrest Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Naples
Naples, FL
A+Overall grade398 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Florida
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
#8 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Gulf Stream School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Florida
Gulf Stream, FL
A+Overall grade243 students4 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Alpha School, INC DBA Cornerstone Learning Communi
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Florida
Tallahassee, FL
A+Overall grade154 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Florida
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
#11 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Carrollwood Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Tampa
Tampa, FL
A+Overall grade1,152 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Miami Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade1,289 students9 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Millennium Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Florida
New Port Richey, FL
A+Overall grade100 students8 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Florida Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
A+Overall grade133 students7 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Florida
The Out-Of-Door Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
A+Overall grade805 students9 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Florida
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
#17 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Montverde Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Montverde, FL
A+Overall grade1,271 students14 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Ransom Everglades School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade1,167 students10 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Admiral Farragut Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade453 students10 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Florida
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
#21 Best Independent Schools in Florida
Centner Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade221 students5 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Florida
The Benjamin Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
North Palm Beach, FL
A+Overall grade1,188 students7 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Florida
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
#24 Best Independent Schools in Florida
The Crenshaw School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in Gotha
Gotha, FL
A+Overall grade104 students10 students per teacher
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