Creative Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2011–12
Pensacola, FL
A+Overall grade261 students8 students per teacher
Independent schools in Florida
Nonreligious private schools with a regular or specialized program. 430 schools listed.
Largest independent schools
The Weiss School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2011–12
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
B+Overall grade255 students9 students per teacher
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
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
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
Delphi Academy of Florida
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 115% since 2011–12
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade239 students11 students per teacher
Mati Talent Institute Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Hallandale Beach, FL
B-Overall grade234 students
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
Avant School of Excellence
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in Florida City
Florida City, FL
B-Overall grade222 students11 students per teacher
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
Pha Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL
AOverall grade216 students14 students per teacher
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
Fort Lauderdale, FL
B-Overall grade208 students12 students per teacher
Ohana Institute
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Florida
Inlet Beach, FL
A+Overall grade205 students6 students per teacher
World Children's Academy
Independent school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Hialeah since at least 2011
Hialeah, FL
B-Overall grade204 students29 students per teacher
Giant Campus Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of 11 independent schools in Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
BOverall grade202 students16 students per teacher
Rise Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay, FL
B+Overall grade198 students
Tru Prep Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens, FL
B-Overall grade198 students17 students per teacher
Central Florida Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2019–20
Lake Helen, FL
BOverall grade190 students15 students per teacher
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
Dickens Sanomi Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 500% since 2017–18
Plantation, FL
B+Overall grade186 students9 students per teacher
Lake Forrest Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Maitland, FL
AOverall grade185 students10 students per teacher
Island Prep
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 239% since 2017–18
St. Augustine, FL
B-Overall grade183 students18 students per teacher
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College
Independent school · Grades 2–8
The largest independent school in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
BOverall grade183 students11 students per teacher
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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