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Private schools in Sanford, FL

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

Schools near Sanford

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

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 71 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Lake Mary Preparatory School PreK-12 567 10.7 Nonsectarian <1
Shine Academy PreK-2 13 5.2 Islamic 1
Live Oak Montessori School PreK-5 17 5.7 Nonsectarian 1
Central Fl Academy Sanford K-12 70 5.4 Nonsectarian 1
Starchild Academy Lake Mary PreK-5 104 8.7 Nonsectarian 2
Monarch Montessori of Lake Mary PreK-6 32 2.1 Nonsectarian 2
St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 11 5.5 Episcopal 2
Prodigy Academy Advance Learning Center K-8 26 8.7 Nonsectarian 2
Riverwalk Christian Academy PreK-7 40 10 Church of God 3
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Upper School 6-12 207 8.8 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 3
Top Kidz Christian Academy Private School K-9 50 10 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Oak Arbor Christian School PreK-K 10 10 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Wise Academy PreK-4 23 4.7 Islamic 3
City Church Academy PreK-6 125 11.4 Assembly of God 3
All Souls Catholic School PreK-8 197 15 Roman Catholic 4
Primrose School of Lake Mary Heathrow PreK-K 16 8 Nonsectarian 4
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy PreK-5 187 9.7 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 4
Heathrow Christian Academy PreK-K 10 1.6 Presbyterian 4
Longwood Christian Academy PreK-6 133 10 Baptist 5
One School of the Arts PreK-12 496 10.2 Assembly of God 5
Revival Fire Christian Academy K-12 41 41 Christian (nondenominational) 6
Cooperative School at Northland PreK-K 11 12.2 Christian (nondenominational) 6
The Geneva School PreK-12 661 9 Presbyterian 7
Sanlando Christian School PreK-K 11 7.3 Methodist 7
Smith Preparatory Academy PreK-12 175 14.1 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Aldersgate Academy Ungraded 24 24 Nonsectarian 7
Circle Christian School K-12 1,068 26.4 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Chrysalis School Inc 3-12 22 6.5 Nonsectarian 8
Exceptional Learning Institute PreK-2 13 3.2 Nonsectarian 8
Altamonte Christian School PreK-12 391 11.9 Baptist 8
Champion Preparatory Academy Fdoe #2474 PreK-12 408 23.6 Christian (nondenominational) 8
Annunciation Catholic Academy K-8 521 16.5 Roman Catholic 8
Destined for Destiny Institute Inc K-10 11 3.7 Nonsectarian 8
Socrates Preparatory School 1-12 67 10.3 Nonsectarian 9
The Arbor School of Central Florida K-12 157 8.3 Nonsectarian 9
Bear Lake Montessori Academy PreK-K 2 0.5 Nonsectarian 9
Advance Learning Academy K-12 99 8.2 Nonsectarian 9
Lake Forrest Preparatory School PreK-8 185 9.8 Nonsectarian 9
Bainbridge Academy 2-12 33 4.2 Other religious 9
Crosslife Christian Academy 1 11 11 Baptist 9
Tuskawilla Montessori Academy PreK-8 128 9 Nonsectarian 10
The Goddard School, Oviedo K 16 16 Nonsectarian 10
Sunrise Academy PreK-12 253 6.4 Nonsectarian 10
Orangewood Christian School PreK-6 495 12.2 Presbyterian 10
Jewish Academy of Orlando K-5 69 4.2 Jewish 10
Forest Lake Education Center PreK-8 654 15.7 Seventh-Day Adventist 10
St. Lukes Lutheran School PreK-8 642 17.9 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 10
King of Kings Lutheran School PreK-8 86 13.7 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 10
Center Academy 5-12 93 18.2 Nonsectarian 10
Forest Lake Academy. 9-12 417 14.1 Seventh-Day Adventist 10
Maitland Montessori School PreK-8 129 6 Nonsectarian 10
Walden Community School K-12 33 8.2 Nonsectarian 10
Lighthouse Baptist Academy 5-12 7 7 Baptist 10
Starchild Academy-Wekiva PreK-5 109 12.1 Nonsectarian 10
International Community School PreK-12 373 11.7 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Southeastern Preparatory Academy 1-12 117 14.1 Nonsectarian 11
The Lyman School K-12 76 7.6 Nonsectarian 11
Bear Lake Christian Academy 1-11 29 5.8 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Forest City Adventist School PreK-8 181 16.6 Seventh-Day Adventist 11
Celandine Life-Prep Academy Inc K-12 52 8.7 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Chesterton Academy of Orlando 9-12 53 11.5 Roman Catholic 11
Highlands Latin School PreK-8 91 7.5 Christian (nondenominational) 11
The Ecclesial School at St. Alban's K-8 244 10.4 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Trinity Preparatory School 6-12 890 9 Episcopal 11
Park Maitland School PreK-8 530 10.2 Nonsectarian 11
Trinity Christian Academy PreK-12 642 15.1 Assembly of God 11
The Life Academy of Excellence K-11 11 3.7 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Twin Rivers Montessori Academy Ungraded 6 3 Nonsectarian 12
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School PreK-8 491 12.4 Roman Catholic 12
Good Shepherd Academy PreK-8 160 16 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 12
Central Christian Academy 1-12 284 21 Christian (nondenominational) 12

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 Sanford?

We count 71 within 12 miles of downtown Sanford. Together they enrolled about 13,606 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Circle Christian School with 1,068 students.

Which Sanford 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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