Best Florida Boarding Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 8,686 students located throughout Florida.

Top Florida Boarding Schools (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the surface of the moon, professional athletes, and in key leadership positions around the world, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international university preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is located on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
(9)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Grades: 8-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
| 320 students
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 1,751 students
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy challenges and supports student-athletes to grow academically, athletically and personally. The result: Student-athletes who are focused, driven and ready to succeed immediately in college and beyond.
(6)
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 1,400 students
Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy offers considerable advantages to parents and students seeking the highest quality education for entrance into the world's elite colleges and universities. Montverde Academy is an international, coeducational, independent college preparatory school for grades PK3-12, with our boarding program serving grades 7-12, and post-graduate studies located conveniently in beautiful central Florida. Come and see the Montverde difference today!
(1)
17235 Seventh Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Grades: 7-12, PG
Pre-K-12, PG (day)
| 1,250 students
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
| 1,620 students
Saint Andrew's School
Saint Andrew's School Photo
(Episcopal)
(3)
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
The Vanguard School
The Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School is a learning community that offers academic, social, and personal growth designed to meet the needs of students who thrive in a small supportive setting.
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
| 1,600 students

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 $65,206 per year.

What is the oldest boarding school in Florida?

Montverde Academy, founded in 1912, 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 (50%) in Florida.

What boarding school in Florida has the highest average SAT scores?

Montverde Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1290) in Florida.

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