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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Florida

The average private elementary school in Florida was founded around 1985 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Florida is Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Inc., founded in 1854.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # FL Schools Ranked: 1,251
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1854–1923
  • FL School Avg.: 1985
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # FL Schools Ranked: 1,251
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1854–1923
  • FL School Avg.: 1985
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Florida (year founded range: 1854–1923, avg 1985)
Year Founded Range: 1854 1926 Avg. Year Founded: 1911

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Florida (2026-27)

Showing 1,251 schools
Map of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Inc.
#1Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Inc.
Gr: 6-12 | 1,344 students
All-boys (Catholic)
500 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33184
(786) 621-4072
1854year founded
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St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo
#2St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
325 S Navy Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 456-5218
(2)
1874year founded
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
#3St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
11600 Old Saint Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 268-6688
1876year founded
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Map of Academy Of The Holy Names
#4Academy Of The Holy Names
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
1881year founded
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Saint Anthony Catholic School Photo
#5Saint Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
12155 Joe Herrmann Drive
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-3041
(2)
1884year founded
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Map of St. Peter Claver Catholic School
#6St. Peter Claver Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
1401 N Governor St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 223-0865
1894year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
#7St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Catholic
2200 N Gomez Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
1896year founded
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Map of Most Holy Redeemer School
#8Most Holy Redeemer School
Gr: K-8 | 310 students
Catholic
302 E Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-4750
(1)
1902year founded
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Map of Ransom Everglades School
#9Ransom Everglades School
Gr: 6-12 | 1,112 students
2045 South Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 460-8854
1903year founded
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Map of Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
#10(°Õ10–T11)Ephesus Sda Junior Academy
Gr: K-10 | 81 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2760 Edgewood Ave W
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 765-3225
1907year founded
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Sacred Heart Cathedral School Photo
#10(°Õ10–T11)Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Gr: K-8 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
1603 N 12th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-6440
(1)
1907year founded
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Map of Greater Miami Adventist Academy
#12(°Õ12–T14)Greater Miami Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Seventh Day Adventist
500 Nw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33182
(305) 220-5955
(3)
1912year founded
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Map of Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School
#12(°Õ12–T14)Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6001 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-2141
1912year founded
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Montverde Academy Photo
#12(°Õ12–T14)Montverde Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,398 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Specialized Curriculum
17235 7th Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
1912year founded
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Cathedral Parish School Photo
#15 Cathedral Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
259 Saint George St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2861
1916year founded
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Map of Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy
#16Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy
Gr: K-8 | 51 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3111 E Wilder Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 238-0433
1919year founded
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Palm Beach Day Academy Photo
#17(°Õ17–T19)Palm Beach Day Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 586 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 23
241 Seaview Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
(6)
1921year founded
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Map of Palm Beach Day Academy
#17(°Õ17–T19)Palm Beach Day Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 202 students
1901 S Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-8815
1921year founded
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Map of Palm Beach Day School
#17(°Õ17–T19)Palm Beach Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students
Sports: 7
241 Seaview Ave
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
1921year founded
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Assumption Catholic School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T24)Assumption Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 719 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
2431 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-1774
1923year founded
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Map of St. Ann Catholic School
#20(°Õ20–T24)St. Ann Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
324 N Olive Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-3676
1923year founded
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St. Ann School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T24)St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
324 N Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(256) 353-6543
1923year founded
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Map of St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside
#20(°Õ20–T24)St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2609 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 387-2841
(1)
1923year founded
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Shorecrest Preparatory School Photo
#20(°Õ20–T24)Shorecrest Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 41
5101 1st Street NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-2111
(6)
1923year founded
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Map of Cushman School
#25(°Õ25–T27)Cushman School
Gr: PK-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
592 Ne 60th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 757-1966
1924year founded
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Map of Out Of Door Academy
#25(°Õ25–T27)Out Of Door Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 841 students
Sports: 14
5950 Deer Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 349-3223
1924year founded
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The Out-of-Door Academy Photo
#25(°Õ25–T27)The Out-of-Door Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 905 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 47
444 Reid Street
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 349-3223
(1)
1924year founded
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Map of Basilica School Of St. Paul
#28(°Õ28–T32)Basilica School Of St. Paul
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
317 Mullally St
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 252-7915
(1)
1925year founded
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LifePoint Academy of Seventh-day Adventists Photo
#28(°Õ28–T32)LifePoint Academy of Seventh-day Adventists
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
4298 Livingston Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 268-2433
1925year founded
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Map of Miami Shores Community Church School
#28(°Õ28–T32)Miami Shores Community Church School
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
9823 Ne 4th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757-5866
1925year founded
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Rosarian Academy Photo
#28(°Õ28–T32)Rosarian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
807 N Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-5131
(20)
1925year founded
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Map of St. Theresa School
#28(°Õ28–T32)St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 874 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
2701 Indian Mound Trl
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 446-1738
(1)
1925year founded
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The Biltmore School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T35)The Biltmore School
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1600 Sw 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 266-4666
(1)
1926year founded
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Gulliver Preparatory School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T35)Gulliver Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 2,232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
6575 North Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 666-6333
(2)
1926year founded
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Map of Hope Haven Association Inc
#33(°Õ33–T35)Hope Haven Association Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
4600 Beach Blvd Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5100
1926year founded
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What is the Florida average private elementary schools founding year?
The Florida average private elementary schools founding year is 1985 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Florida?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Florida include Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Inc., St. John The Evangelist Catholic School and St. Joseph Catholic School.

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