Best Florida Boarding Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 8,775 students located throughout Florida.

Top Florida Boarding Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
(9)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Grades: 8-12
K-12 (day)
| 467 students
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 1,742 students
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.
(6)
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 1,351 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
PK-12, PG (day)
| 1,250 students
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Grades: 6-12
Pre-K-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
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 $68,741 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?
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?
Montverde Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1290) in Florida.

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