Learning Forward Education
Independent school · Grades K–6
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Florida
Melbourne, FL
A-Overall grade39 students7 students per teacher
Independent schools in Florida
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 430 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
Creative Pathways Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 3 independent schools in Edgewater
Edgewater, FL
A-Overall grade38 students10 students per teacher
Emilio Sanchez American School
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2015–16
Naples, FL
A-Overall grade38 students11 students per teacher
Happy Hearts Learning Center
Independent school · Grades K–3
One of 40 independent schools in Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
A-Overall grade38 students10 students per teacher
Little Dude Ranch Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
A-Overall grade38 students8 students per teacher
Persimmon Early Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–4
One of 6 independent schools in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
B+Overall grade38 students12 students per teacher
My 1st College LC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–2
One of 9 independent schools in Homestead
Homestead, FL
B+Overall grade37 students10 students per teacher
Creative Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Pinellas Park since at least 2011
Pinellas Park, FL
B+Overall grade36 students18 students per teacher
Future Leaders Academy of Kendall
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Miami since at least 2011
Miami, FL
A-Overall grade36 students12 students per teacher
Juanita G Hawkins Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Miami, FL
A-Overall grade36 students9 students per teacher
My Child's Dreams
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Florida
Hialeah, FL
A-Overall grade36 students7 students per teacher
Aventura Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
One of 3 independent schools in North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach, FL
B+Overall grade35 students14 students per teacher
Kids Stuff Preschool Kindergarten & Childcare
Independent school · Grades K–3
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Florida
Lutz, FL
AOverall grade35 students7 students per teacher
Apple Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
One of 79 independent schools in Miami
Miami, FL
B+Overall grade34 students11 students per teacher
Grassroots Free School
Independent school · Ungraded
One of 11 independent schools in Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
A-Overall grade34 students10 students per teacher
Jose Marti School 1
Independent school · Grades K–3
Serving families in Miami since at least 2011
Miami, FL
AOverall grade34 students9 students per teacher
Lake Placid E-Learning Lab
Independent school · Grades 2–12
The only independent school in Lake Placid
Lake Placid, FL
AOverall grade34 students5 students per teacher
Service Learning School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 7 independent schools in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade34 students34 students per teacher
Bright Future School of Excellence
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
AOverall grade33 students7 students per teacher
Little Children's Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–4
One of 40 independent schools in Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
B+Overall grade33 students18 students per teacher
Three Flags Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
One of 40 independent schools in Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
B+Overall grade33 students13 students per teacher
Walden Community School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in Florida
Winter Park, FL
AOverall grade33 students8 students per teacher
Education Station Preschool
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
An independent school in Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point, FL
B+Overall grade32 students11 students per teacher
MLC Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
AOverall grade32 students5 students per teacher
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