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Private schools in Florida

FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade. Any Florida resident who could attend a K-12 public school. There is no income limit. Renewals are funded first, then lower-income households.

1,935 schools listed
358,558 students (2023-24)
FL
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

More than 525,000 students were funded across Florida’s scholarship programs in 2025-26, and 2026-27 applications passed 500,000 by the end of March 2026.

Worth knowing: The amount depends on the county you live in, not the county the school is in, and it is reset in each state budget.

How FES / FTC works, start to finish

By city

The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.

By kind of school

By county

The largest private schools in Florida

School City Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation
Career Online High School Pompano Beach 9-12 6,353 409.9 Nonsectarian
American Heritage- Broward Campus Plantation PreK-12 2,977 10.7 Nonsectarian
Individual Education Plan Academy, Inc Kissimmee K-12 2,570 9.8 Other religious
Gulliver Preparatory School Inc, Pinecrest PreK-12 2,139 8.4 Nonsectarian
St. Thomas Aquinas High School Fort Lauderdale 9-12 2,094 18.4 Roman Catholic
North Broward Preparatory School Coconut Creek PreK-12 2,017 11.1 Nonsectarian
Lake Highland Preparatory School Orlando PreK-12 2,008 12.5 Nonsectarian
Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc. Miami PreK-12 1,919 19.2 Nonsectarian
American Heritage School - Boca/Delray Palm Beach Delray Beach PreK-12 1,840 10.2 Nonsectarian
Nsu University School Fort Lauderdale PreK-12 1,792 11.3 Nonsectarian
Archbishop McCarthy High School Southwest Ranches 9-12 1,785 25.2 Roman Catholic
Christopher Columbus High School Miami 9-12 1,740 15 Roman Catholic
The Bolles School Jacksonville PreK-12 1,708 12.1 Nonsectarian
Hillcrest Private Academy Pensacola PreK-12 1,656 1656 Nonsectarian
The King's Academy West Palm Beach PreK-12 1,635 13.7 Christian (nondenominational)

Run your own numbers

What would you pay?

FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

Get one email when applications open

Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.

One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.

Questions parents ask

How much does Florida pay toward private school?

About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade. For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.

Who can get it?

Any Florida resident who could attend a K-12 public school. There is no income limit. Renewals are funded first, then lower-income households.

Is there still room?

More than 525,000 students were funded across Florida’s scholarship programs in 2025-26, and 2026-27 applications passed 500,000 by the end of March 2026.

How do I know a school takes FES / FTC?

Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.

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