For the 2025 school year, there are 9 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 7,539 students located throughout Florida.
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Top Florida Boarding Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Grades: 8-12
K-12 (day)
K-12 (day)
| 467 students
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
PK-12, PG (day)
| 1,756 students
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 1,351 students
8401 Belvedere Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 686-4244
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 686-4244
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| n/a students
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Grades: 6-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 1,620 students
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 960-6009
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 960-6009
Grades: 6-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
PK-12, PG (day)
| n/a students
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| 1,600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Florida?
There are 9 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 $67,140 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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