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Best Florida Boarding Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 8,254 students located throughout Florida.

Top Florida Boarding Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Admiral Farragut Academy
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.
(10)
501 Park Street North
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
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd.
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
IMG Academy
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.
(7)
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
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
Gr: Pre-K-12 | 1,620 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Saint Andrew's School
Saint Andrew's School Photo - Our residential life students always have fun at the beach.
(Episcopal)
(3)
3900 Jog Road
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
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Vanguard School
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
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 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 $67,625 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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