For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 7,290 students located throughout Florida.
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Top Florida Boarding Schools (2026-27)
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) | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 students 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: PK-12 | 2,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
3500 SE Morningside Dr
Port St Lucie, Florida, FL 34952
(772) 800-2444
Port St Lucie, Florida, FL 34952
(772) 800-2444
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,382 students 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 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Historical Statistics Overview
This State (FL)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
6 Schools
6.4 Schools
# Students
6,838 Students
2,517 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (FL)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
52%
69%
Academic Programs
This State (FL)
US
Avg. AP Courses
24
22
Avg. IB Courses
30
28
Avg. Class Size
16
13
Academic Performance
This State (FL)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1148
1271
Avg. ACT Score
26
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
59%
59%
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
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$39,585
$38,004
Avg. Tuition (International)
$60,474
$62,450
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
38%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$7,133
$27,075
Avg. Endowment
$62 MM
$84 MM
Student Diversity
This State (FL)
US
% Students of Color
20%
30%
% International Students
18%
27%
% Boarding Students
33%
59%
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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