Best �� Schools Belonging to Membership Associations in Florida (2026)

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Best Florida �� Schools Belonging to Membership Associations (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 1,533 private schools belonging to membership associations in Florida.

The most popular school membership associations are Other school association(s) (21% of schools), Other religious school association(s) (14% of schools) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (12% of schools).

Lycee Franco - American International School Photo - Welcome to Lycee Franco-American International School Shaping the minds of the successful citizens of a future better world We empower students with bilingual and technological skills to build confidence and knowledge, that will help engage with people in a multi-cultural environment and become productive individuals. Check out our site to learn more about all that we have to offer.

Palmetto Bay Academy Photo - PBA students get just-in-time, one-on-one attention from teachers to complete assignments and investigate content through a flipped instructional model.

Walden Community School Photo - Students engage in a lively class discussion, sharing ideas and reflecting together in a bright, welcoming space that celebrates curiosity and collaboration.

American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus Photo - American Heritage Schools is a leader in private education, academic excellence, and innovation. With two 40 acre campuses, one in Palm Beach and one in Broward County, Florida, we serve 4,600 students grades Pre-K 3 through 12.

Hope Christian Academy Photo - INFANTS - 12TH GRADE. Hope Christian Academy is double accredited through International League of Christian Schools/Florida League of Christian Schools and also COGNIA. Learning and events are FUN at HCA! There is so MUCH MORE INFO on our website! Be sure to visit us there (linked above), which is where SCHOLARSHIPS are linked. Come join us for a campus tour!

Canterbury School Of Florida Photo - Come see for yourself what makes Canterbury School of Florida a place where students thrive.

Fusion Academy Miami Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.

Oxbridge Academy Photo - Oxbridge Academy is a premier, independent, co-educational college-preparatory school for grades 6-12 located on a beautiful 54-acre campus in West Palm Beach. Oxbridge Academy empowers students through a dynamic curriculum, expert faculty, and interdisciplinary learning. With a focus on leadership, innovation, and real-world experiences, Oxbridge offers a world-class education in an enriching environment.

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus Photo

Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff Photo

Coconut Grove Montessori School - Main Campus Photo

Christ Fellowship Academy Photo - 1st - 5th grade students participate in our biweekly Pelican Program learning about marine biology and the world around us.

Center Academy - Maitland Photo - Gymnasium

Elfers Christian School Photo - Cross-country Conference winners 2025

Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Photo

Top-Ranked Florida �� Schools by Membership Association (2026)

Membership Association

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement

5,085

50%

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

129

8,949

53%

Accreditation International

9,441

45%

Agudath Israel of America

119

14%

Alabama Association of Independent Schools (AAIS)

29%

Alternative School Network

258

100%

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

9,859

42%

American Montessori Society (AMS)

101

12,261

38%

Association for Experiential Education (AEE)

160

40%

Association Montessori International (AMI)

1,006

49%

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

230

34%

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

180

57,987

36%

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

6,213

65%

Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS)

5,341

43%

Association of Independent Schools of Florida

18,583

45%

Association of Military Colleges and Schools

503

19%

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

300

28%

Bilingual School Association

1,354

95%

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

257

55%

Christian Schools International (CSI)

2,200

28%

Christian Schools of Florida

9,230

34%

Cognia

144

59,009

35%

Council of Bilingual Education

603

94%

Council of Islamic Schools in North America (CISNA)

814

24%

Delaware Association of Independent Schools

404

42%

Educational Records Bureau

447

European Council for International Schools

847

39%

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

523

49%

Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools (FACCS)

4,098

54%

Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

131

71,362

24%

Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)

35,662

25%

General Conference of SDA Church

436

69%

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

3,510

79%

Institute for Independent Education

1,057

57%

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

9,183

36%

International League of Christian Schools (ILCS)

7,210

48%

International Montessori Council (IMC)

1,582

24%

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)

1,853

62%

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)

2,216

69%

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

870

32%

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

22,074

42%

MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools

4,131

44%

National Alliance of Christian Schools

689

86%

National Association for the Education of Young Children

107

18,758

61%

National Association of College Admissions Counselors

9,433

32%

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

14,582

25%

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

44,717

28%

National Association of Laboratory Schools

904

41%

National Association of �� Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)

2,756

49%

National Association of �� Schools

408

100%

National Association of �� Special Education Centers

1,758

73%

National Association of Secondary School Principals

1,500

18%

National Catholic Education Association

2,188

55%

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

178

74,899

50%

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

2,697

46%

National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools

2,089

65%

National Coalition of Girls

873

32%

National Council for �� School Accreditation

29,871

43%

National Honor Society (NHS)

4,175

42%

National Independent �� Schools Association

12,303

55%

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

4,268

20%

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

5,030

36%

National Middle School Association

1,126

44%

National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS)

2,932

10%

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

306

66%

Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons).

204

93%

Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUEF)

607

60%

Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators

498

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

4,053

60%

Other Montessori association(s)

2,884

40%

Other religious school association(s)

217

48,320

47%

Other school association(s)

317

68,897

57%

Other special emphasis association(s)

11,285

67%

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)

7,057

36%

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

119

63,310

35%

Southern Association of Independent Schools

12,400

27%

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

8,923

34%

State or regional independent school association

19,950

44%

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

1,901

48%

The Jewish Community Day School Association (SSDSA)

973

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

2,334

18%

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)

565

32%

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