Florida Boarding Schools

Florida has 7 boarding schools serving 7,290 students.
Average tuition in Florida is $74,500, based on 7 reporting schools, 11% above the national average of $66,864.
38% of students receive financial aid, based on 4 reporting schools, 5 points below the national average of 43%.
The average class size is 15 students, based on 7 reporting schools, compared with 12 nationally.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 7,290
  • Average Tuition: $74,500
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,172
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 56%
  • % Students Boarding: 38%
  • % International Students: 24%
  • % Students of Color: 20%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 7,290
  • Average Tuition: $74,500
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,172
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 56%
  • % Students Boarding: 38%
  • % International Students: 24%
  • % Students of Color: 20%

Top Florida Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 762 students
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
(10)
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
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
(7)
North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
Gr: PK-12 | 2,080 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
(1)
RPS Academies Photo - International High-Performance Sports & Education Academy We Make Champions For Life
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
3500 SE Morningside Dr
Port St Lucie, Florida, FL 34952
(772) 800-2444
Saint Andrew's School Photo - Our residential life students always have fun at the beach.
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
(3)
Southeastern Preparatory Academy Photo - Welcome to the Nest!
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 960-6009
Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
(1)

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (FL)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
6 Schools
6.5 Schools

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# Students
6,838 Students
2,532 Students

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Academics and Faculty

This State (FL)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1

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% Faculty with Advanced Degree
52%
69%

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Academic Programs

This State (FL)
US
Avg. AP/Advanced Courses
24
21

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Avg. IB Courses
30
28

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Avg. Class Size
16
13

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Academic Performance

This State (FL)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1148
1268
Avg. ACT Score
26
27

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Avg. Acceptance Rate
59%
58%

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Tuition and Finances

This State (FL)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Florida report Avg. Tuition (International) and Avg. Endowment, so the South regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$71,940
$64,659

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Avg. Tuition (Day)
$39,585
$38,029

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Avg. Tuition (International)
$60,474
$62,844

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Avg. Financial Aid Rate
38%
42%

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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$7,133
$27,222

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Avg. Endowment
$61 MM
$84 MM

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Student Diversity

This State (FL)
US
% Students of Color
20%
30%

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% International Students
18%
27%

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% Boarding Students
33%
59%

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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 $74,500 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?
North Broward Preparatory School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (50%) in Florida.
What boarding school in Florida has the highest average SAT scores?
Windermere Preparatory School has the highest average SAT scores (1231) in Florida.

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