For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 8,134 students located throughout Florida.
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Top Florida Boarding Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Gr: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1,756 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 34% Tuition listed
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Gr: Pre-K-12 | 1,620 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,340 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 960-6009
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 960-6009
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,600 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Florida?
There are 7 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 $69,857 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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