Grades K-5 10 students 10 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative
Private schools in Port St. Lucie, FL
11 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Port St. Lucie
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
New Hope Academy
2 mi Grades K-11 12 students 2.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Riverside Montessori
7 mi Grades PreK-K 2 students 1.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades PreK-8 355 students 11.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Altitude Academies
8 mi Grades 4-12 136 students 16.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-8 160 students 11.5 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Ivy League Academy
9 mi Grades K-8 120 students 17.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades K-6 135 students 16.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Morningside Academy
10 mi Grades K-12 690 students 12.3 students per teacher Friends
The Pure Academy
11 mi Grades K-11 195 students 12.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Christ Lutheran School
11 mi Grades K-12 123 students 15.4 students per teacher Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
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?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
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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- How FES / FTC works
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 (you are looking at Port St. Lucie) 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 many private schools are there near Port St. Lucie?
We count 11 within 12 miles of downtown Port St. Lucie. Together they enrolled about 1,938 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Morningside Academy with 690 students.
Which Port St. Lucie 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.