TL;DR: Florida's October 28, 2026 directory lists 360 private schools in the Broward district, and 357 of them have a Broward address. 251 are flagged for the state scholarship, which pays $8,494 for a K-3 student in Broward this year. Independent schools are the largest group, yet every one of the 23 Catholic schools carries the flag.
How many private schools are registered in Broward County in 2026?
The Florida Department of Education directory pulled on October 28, 2026 lists 360 private schools in the Broward district, and 357 of those sit at a Broward ZIP code. Three records carried mailing addresses in Miami Lakes, Jacksonville and Boca Raton, so this site leaves them out.
For scale, the Orange County listing pulled the same day holds 294 schools, so Broward's list is about a fifth longer. 302 of the 357 Broward schools reported enrollment, and together they account for 56,689 students. The three largest are American Heritage School of Plantation (3,063), Pine Crest School (2,689) and Calvary Christian Academy (2,466).
What kinds of private schools does Broward have?
Independent, non-religious schools are the largest group at 198, followed by 102 Christian and church-run schools, 25 Montessori schools, 23 Catholic schools and 22 Jewish day schools. The groups overlap, because a Montessori school can also be independent or faith-based, so the rows below do not add up to the total.
| Type of school | Schools in Broward | Flagged for FTC/FES-EO |
|---|---|---|
| Independent & Secular Schools | 198 | 124 |
| Christian & Church-Run Schools | 102 | 78 |
| Montessori Schools | 25 | 18 |
| Catholic Schools | 23 | 23 |
| Jewish Day Schools | 22 | 17 |
| Islamic & Other Faith Schools | 12 | 9 |
| Online & Virtual Programs | 9 | 4 |
The table also counts 12 Islamic and other faith schools, and 34 programs in the pull top out at pre-K or kindergarten.
How many Broward private schools take the Florida scholarship?
251 of the 357 Broward schools are flagged as Florida Tax Credit or Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FTC/FES-EO) participants, 244 carry the Unique Abilities (FES-UA) flag and 30 carry the PEP flag. The Private School Scholarship is Florida's school voucher program in everyday language, and in Broward it pays $8,494 in K-3, $7,896 in grades 4-8 and $7,701 in grades 9-12.
Participation varies by type. All 23 Catholic schools carry the flag, as do 17 of 22 Jewish day schools and 78 of 102 Christian and church-run schools. Among the 198 independent schools, 124 are flagged, which leaves 74 that a parent should phone before assuming anything.
How does the Broward scholarship amount compare with neighboring counties?
Step Up sets the Private School Scholarship by district, so the same child receives a different amount depending on the county of residence. Broward's K-3 figure is $8,494, which is below Miami-Dade's $8,745 and Palm Beach's $8,890 for the same grade band.
| County | K-3 | Grades 4-8 | Grades 9-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward | $8,494 | $7,896 | $7,701 |
| Miami-Dade | $8,745 | $8,140 | $7,942 |
| Palm Beach | $8,890 | $8,288 | $8,091 |
The amount follows the county where the family lives, not the county where the school sits. A Broward resident who enrolls in a school across the line still receives the Broward figure.
Where in Broward are private schools concentrated?
The biggest cluster is Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes and northwest Fort Lauderdale with 41 schools, followed by Hollywood and Hallandale Beach with 38, Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point with 36, and Davie, Cooper City and Southwest Ranches with 33.
At the other end, Weston has 8 registered schools and Deerfield Beach 10. A family in western Broward may therefore have fewer campuses within a short drive than one near Hollywood or Pompano Beach, and the scholarship does not pay for transportation.
What does a directory listing not tell a Broward parent?
A listing proves that a school registered with the state, and it does not prove that the school has a seat, a fair price or the right program for your child. 96 of the 357 schools list an accrediting body and 239 list a website, so the state record is thinner than a school's own brochure.
| Directory entry | What it shows | What it does not show |
|---|---|---|
| Registered school | It filed the annual state survey | Whether it is accredited or has openings |
| FTC/FES-EO flag | It can receive the Private School Scholarship | Tuition or the amount left after the award |
| FES-UA flag | It can receive Unique Abilities payments | Whether staff serve your child's diagnosis |
| Enrollment figure | Students reported in its latest survey | This year's class size |
What should a Broward parent do with these counts?
Use the counts to narrow the search, then confirm each detail with the school itself. A short checklist helps:
- Pick two or three communities within a realistic commute, since the scholarship does not pay for transportation.
- Phone every school you like and ask whether it has a seat in your child's grade for this school year.
- Ask for the full yearly cost, including fees, uniforms, aftercare and books.
- Ask whether the school accepts Step Up scholarship payments in quarterly installments.
- Ask about a sibling discount or the school's own aid for the balance.
The free funding check takes about two minutes and routes your answers to a person who can explain the next step.
Frequently asked questions
How many private schools are registered in Broward County in 2026?
The October 28, 2026 state directory lists 360 Broward district schools, and 357 have a Broward address.
What kinds of private schools does Broward have?
Independent schools lead with 198, then 102 Christian and church-run schools, 25 Montessori, 23 Catholic and 22 Jewish day schools.
How many Broward private schools take the Florida scholarship?
251 of 357 carry the FTC/FES-EO flag, and every Catholic school does.
Where in Broward are private schools concentrated?
Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes and northwest Fort Lauderdale hold the most with 41 schools, then Hollywood and Hallandale Beach with 38.
Related questions
- Which Broward schools are in the full directory?
- Which Broward Catholic schools take the scholarship?
- What does the Broward award pay for?
- How much is left after the award?
Sources
- Florida Department of Education, Private School Directory (Broward district, pulled Oct 28, 2026)
- Step Up For Students, 2026-27 Scholarship Amounts by District
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