For the 2026 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 7,539 students located throughout Florida.
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Best Florida Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Florida Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 68%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Jacksonville, FL
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 1,756 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 34%
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7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
West Palm Beach, FL
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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Christian
8401 Belvedere Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 686-4244
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1,620 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 58%
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Episcopal tradition
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Lake Wales, FL
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Florida?
There are 8 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Florida.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Florida?
The average Florida boarding school tuition cost is $72,539 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Florida?
Admiral Farragut Academy, founded in 1933, is the oldest boarding school in Florida.
What boarding school in Florida has the lowest acceptance rates?
The Bolles School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (34%) in Florida.
What boarding school in Florida has the highest average SAT scores?
The Bolles School has the highest average SAT scores (1270) in Florida.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 8
- # Students Served: 7,539
- Average Tuition: $72,539
- Average Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Average Class Size: 15 students
- % Students Boarding: 32%
- % International Students: 19%
- % Students of Color: 24%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
- Average SAT Score: 1,169
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
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