Christian schools in Florida
1116 statewide. 980 are on the state’s FES / FTC list. Protestant and nondenominational Christian schools, going by the affiliation each school gave the federal survey (for schools new since then in Florida, the state’s private school directory).
Christian schools in Florida at a glance
- Share of the state’s private schools
- 40%, 1,116 of 2,784
- Towns
- 249; the most in Orlando (73), Jacksonville (61) and Miami (51)
- Counties
- 62 with at least one
- Students
- about 189,428 in all; the typical school has 106
- Smallest and largest
- Achiever's Christian Academy, 10 students; The King's Academy, 1,635 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.4 typical, 2.2 to 39 across 828 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 2 all-girls and 4 all-boys; the rest co-ed
- Association members
- 193, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- To a 4-year college
- 50% of graduates at the typical high school (393 reporting)
- State program
- Education savings account, about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
How FES / FTC works
- Pre-K (and up)559
- Elementary (K to 5)1,075
- Middle (6 to 8)952
- High school (9 to 12)718
- K to 12, one school549
- Under 50275
- 50 to 149355
- 150 to 299219
- 300 to 599136
- 600 or more52
- Christian schools88%
- All private schools in Florida87%
Lowest$4,550Middle$11,500Highest$52,000
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships schools, list read October 8, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships, official page, read October 8, 2026.
- Tuition for 145 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 11, 2026.
By city
- Christian schools in Orlando (73)
- Christian schools in Jacksonville (61)
- Christian schools in Miami (61)
- Christian schools in Kissimmee (47)
- Christian schools in Lauderdale Lakes (47)
- Christian schools in Opa Locka (45)
- Christian schools in Oakland Park (44)
- Christian schools in Miami Gardens (40)
- Christian schools in Winter Park (40)
- Christian schools in Lauderhill (39)
- Christian schools in Tampa (39)
- Christian schools in Fort Lauderdale (38)
- Christian schools in Gotha (36)
- Christian schools in Maitland (36)
- Christian schools in Altamonte Springs (34)
- Christian schools in Pompano Beach (34)
- Christian schools in Miami Springs (33)
- Christian schools in Hialeah (32)
- Christian schools in North Miami Beach (32)
- Christian schools in Miami Shores (30)
- Christian schools in Ocoee (30)
- Christian schools in Margate (29)
- Christian schools in Casselberry (28)
- Christian schools in Sunrise (28)
- Christian schools in Tamarac (27)
- Christian schools in Bartow (26)
- Christian schools in Lake Alfred (26)
- Christian schools in North Miami (26)
- Christian schools in Odessa (26)
- Christian schools in West Park (26)
- Christian schools in Plantation (25)
- Christian schools in Miami Lakes (22)
- Christian schools in St. Petersburg (22)
- Christian schools in Coconut Creek (21)
- Christian schools in Hallandale (21)
- Christian schools in North Fort Myers (21)
- Christian schools in Plant City (21)
- Christian schools in Belleview (20)
- Christian schools in Longwood (20)
- Christian schools in Winter Haven (20)
- Christian schools in Doral (19)
- Christian schools in Pensacola (19)
- Christian schools in Pinellas Park (19)
- Christian schools in Brandon (18)
- Christian schools in Deerfield Beach (18)
- Christian schools in Fort Myers (18)
- Christian schools in Hudson (18)
- Christian schools in Mulberry (18)
- Christian schools in Pinecrest (18)
- Christian schools in Davie (17)
- Christian schools in Lighthouse Point (17)
- Christian schools in Ocala (17)
- Christian schools in Temple Terrace (17)
- Christian schools in West Melbourne (17)
- Christian schools in Winter Springs (17)
- Christian schools in Cooper City (16)
- Christian schools in Hollywood (16)
- Christian schools in Lake Mary (16)
- Christian schools in Lakeland (16)
- Christian schools in Largo (16)
- Christian schools in Palm Bay (16)
- Christian schools in West Palm Beach (16)
- Christian schools in Clearwater (15)
- Christian schools in Coral Gables (15)
- Christian schools in Fort Pierce (15)
- Christian schools in Groveland (15)
- Christian schools in Miami Beach (15)
- Christian schools in Sarasota (15)
- Christian schools in Seminole (15)
- Christian schools in Bradenton (14)
- Christian schools in Coral Springs (14)
- Christian schools in Melbourne (14)
- Christian schools in Palmetto Bay (14)
- Christian schools in Tallahassee (14)
- Christian schools in Clermont (13)
- Christian schools in Florida City (13)
- Christian schools in Hialeah Gardens (13)
- Christian schools in Homestead (13)
- Christian schools in Wellington (13)
- Christian schools in Apopka (12)
- Christian schools in Cocoa (12)
- Christian schools in Cutler Bay (12)
- Christian schools in Miramar (12)
- Christian schools in Port St. Lucie (12)
- Christian schools in Sanford (12)
- Christian schools in St. Cloud (12)
- Christian schools in Windermere (12)
- Christian schools in Brooksville (11)
- Christian schools in Dade City (11)
- Christian schools in Daytona Beach (11)
- Christian schools in Gainesville (11)
- Christian schools in Merritt Island (11)
- Christian schools in St. Augustine (11)
- Christian schools in Zephyrhills (11)
- Christian schools in Apollo Beach (10)
- Christian schools in Boca Raton (10)
- Christian schools in Destin (10)
- Christian schools in Lake City (10)
- Christian schools in Leesburg (10)
- Christian schools in Rockledge (10)
- Christian schools in Spring Hill (10)
- Christian schools in Valrico (10)
- Christian schools in Avon Park (9)
- Christian schools in Dunedin (9)
- Christian schools in Fort Walton Beach (9)
- Christian schools in New Port Richey (9)
- Christian schools in Niceville (9)
- Christian schools in Seffner (9)
- Christian schools in Thonotosassa (9)
- Christian schools in Titusville (9)
- Christian schools in Winter Garden (9)
- Christian schools in Bunnell (8)
- Christian schools in Eustis (8)
- Christian schools in Green Cove Springs (8)
- Christian schools in Hobe Sound (8)
- Christian schools in Lake Worth (8)
- Christian schools in Lehigh Acres (8)
- Christian schools in Middleburg (8)
- Christian schools in Mount Dora (8)
- Christian schools in Naples (8)
- Christian schools in Orange Park (8)
- Christian schools in Palm Coast (8)
- Christian schools in South Daytona (8)
- Christian schools in Vero Beach (8)
- Christian schools in Davenport (7)
- Christian schools in Delray Beach (7)
- Christian schools in Haines City (7)
- Christian schools in Lake Park (7)
- Christian schools in New Smyrna Beach (7)
- Christian schools in North Palm Beach (7)
- Christian schools in Panama City (7)
- Christian schools in Pembroke Pines (7)
- Christian schools in Sebring (7)
- Christian schools in Southwest Ranches (7)
- Christian schools in Wesley Chapel (7)
- Christian schools in Bonita Springs (6)
- Christian schools in Boynton Beach (6)
- Christian schools in Cape Coral (6)
- Christian schools in Deltona (6)
- Christian schools in Gulf Breeze (6)
- Christian schools in Lake Helen (6)
- Christian schools in Ormond Beach (6)
- Christian schools in Oviedo (6)
- Christian schools in Palm Harbor (6)
- Christian schools in Parkland (6)
- Christian schools in Tarpon Springs (6)
- Christian schools in Tequesta (6)
- Christian schools in Deland (5)
- Christian schools in Edgewater (5)
- Christian schools in Englewood (5)
- Christian schools in Jacksonville Beach (5)
- Christian schools in Live Oak (5)
- Christian schools in Lutz (5)
- Christian schools in Port Charlotte (5)
- Christian schools in Port Orange (5)
- Christian schools in Riverview (5)
- Christian schools in Stuart (5)
- Christian schools in Arcadia (4)
- Christian schools in Key Biscayne (4)
- Christian schools in Lake Placid (4)
- Christian schools in Lake Wales (4)
- Christian schools in Okeechobee (4)
- Christian schools in Orange City (4)
- Christian schools in Palatka (4)
- Christian schools in Venice (4)
- Christian schools in Weston (4)
- Christian schools in Chipley (3)
- Christian schools in Crestview (3)
- Christian schools in Havana (3)
- Christian schools in Jennings (3)
- Christian schools in St. Johns (3)
- Christian schools in Starke (3)
- Christian schools in Williston (3)
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