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Best Florida Special Education ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 270 special education private schools serving 15,564 students in Florida.
The top ranked special education private schools in Florida include The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus, Ave Maria University Prep School, and Center Academy - Hunters Creek.
The average tuition cost is $17,860, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
23% of special education private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 270
  • # Students Served: 15,564

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 270
  • # Students Served: 15,564

Top Ranked Florida Special Education ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Center Academy - Hunters Creek Photo
Center Academy - Hunters Creek
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
3430 Hunter’s Creek Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 286-1673
(2)
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Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff Photo
Center Academy - Jacksonville St. Johns Bluff
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2804 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Ste 103
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 645-5366
(10)
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Center Academy - Julington Creek Photo
Center Academy - Julington Creek
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
106 Julington Plaza, Suite 4
Saint Johns, FL 32259
(904) 448-1956
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Center Academy - Maitland Photo
Center Academy - Maitland
Gr: 5-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
341 North Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 772-8727
(11)
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Center Academy - Palm Harbor Photo
Center Academy - Palm Harbor
Gr: 4-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
34054 Us Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 781-2986
(7)
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Center Academy - Riverview Photo
Center Academy - Riverview
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10518 Riverview Dr
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 677-7777
(9)
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Center Academy - Waterford Lakes Photo
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
Gr: 5-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
1331 S. Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 270-4444
(12)
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Center Academy – Cape Coral Photo
Center Academy – Cape Coral
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
706 SW 6th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-4884
(10)
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Center Academy Coral Springs Photo
Center Academy Coral Springs
Gr: 5-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(954) 575-1231
(16)
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Center Academy- Pinellas Park Photo
Center Academy- Pinellas Park
Gr: 4-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
6710 86th Ave. North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 541-5716
(7)
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The Open Doorway Inc Photo
The Open Doorway Inc
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1480 S Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 434-2877
(2)
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The Roig Academy Photo
The Roig Academy
Gr: K-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
8000 Sw 112th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1313
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Map of Alpine Academy
Alpine Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
848 Executive Dr
Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 678-8889
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The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus Photo
The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21
Special Education School
6200 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-7272
(7)
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Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Photo
Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches
Gr: K-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
1950 Prairie Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 642-3100
(2)
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Map of Aukela Christian Military Academy
Aukela Christian Military Academy
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School (Christian)
2835 Madison St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 929-7010
(1)
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Autism School of Excellence Photo
Autism School of Excellence
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(754) 204-3738
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Ave Maria University Prep School Photo
Ave Maria University Prep School
Gr: 1-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School (Christian)
3200 75TH ST WEST
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 840-5331
(6)
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Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic Photo
Beyond The Spectrum Education Center & Therapeutic Clinic
Gr: K-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
7333 International Place
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 907-3443
(2)
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Map of Broach School Of Jacksonville
Broach School Of Jacksonville
Gr: K-12 | 327 students
Special Education School
11915 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 637-0300
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$17,860
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11
Avg. Class Size
50%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Florida?
The top ranked special education private schools in Florida include The American Academy, Palm Beach Campus, Ave Maria University Prep School, and Center Academy - Hunters Creek.
How many special education private schools are located in Florida?
270 special education private schools are located in Florida.
How much do special education private schools cost in Florida?
The average tuition cost is $17,860, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
How diverse are special education private schools in Florida?
Florida special education private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Florida?
23% of special education private schools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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