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Private schools in Melbourne, FL

32 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.

Schools near Melbourne

Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 32 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Rising Stars Academy 3-12 26 4.6 Christian (nondenominational) <1
Verdi Ecoschool K-11 16 3.1 Nonsectarian 1
Ember Academy K-12 19 7.3 Nonsectarian 1
Paloma Academy PreK-7 41 6.8 Nonsectarian 2
Ascension Catholic School PreK-8 401 12.1 Roman Catholic 2
Rfm Christian Academy K-12 43 8.6 Other religious 3
No Limits Academy K-12 30 6 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Indian Harbour Montessori PreK-6 22 3.2 Nonsectarian 3
Beachside Montessori School K-6 36 6.4 Nonsectarian 3
Florida Preparatory Academy 6-12 133 6.9 Nonsectarian 4
Bethany Christian School PreK-12 199 11.7 Baptist 4
Learning Forward Education K-6 39 7.4 Nonsectarian 4
Life Changers Christian Academy K-12 77 5.1 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Our Lady of Lourdes School PreK-8 255 11.7 Roman Catholic 4
Brevard Academy K-12 94 7.5 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Holy Name of Jesus School PreK-8 162 8.1 Roman Catholic 4
West Melbourne Christian Academy K-12 168 9 Church of God 4
Suntree Montessori PreK-K 2 0.7 Nonsectarian 5
New Hope Lutheran Academy K-8 74 12.8 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 5
Calvary Chapel Academy PreK-12 865 14.9 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Melbourne Central Catholic High School 9-12 437 11.4 Roman Catholic 5
Space Coast Discovery PreK-6 63 9 Nonsectarian 5
Bright Horizons Academy PreK-8 94 6.1 Islamic 5
Palm Bay Sda School PreK-8 19 6.3 Seventh-Day Adventist 6
Great Leaps Academy K-6 19 3.8 Nonsectarian 7
Bread of Life Christian Academy Corp. PreK-12 47 6.8 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Puzzle Box Academy PreK-12 74 8.2 Nonsectarian 7
Lifeline Academy PreK-12 108 8.9 Christian (nondenominational) 8
St. Joseph Catholic School PreK-8 200 13.3 Roman Catholic 8
Devereux School 1-12 133 9.5 Nonsectarian 8
El Sinai Christian Academy K-10 12 5 Assembly of God 8
Torah Academy PreK-4 6 2 Jewish 8

What Florida pays, and what that leaves you

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

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.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near Melbourne?

We count 32 within 12 miles of downtown Melbourne. Together they enrolled about 3,914 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Calvary Chapel Academy with 865 students.

Which Melbourne private schools take 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.

Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.

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