Office of Independent Education & Parental Choice
Private School Information for Parents
Choosing a Private School in Florida
Information to help parents select the appropriate school to meet their child's needs.
Online High School Diplomas- Tips and Resources
Information to help spot "Diploma mills."
U.S. Department of Education - Choosing A School For Your Child
General Requirements for Florida Private Schools
Summarizes private school educational responsibilities.
Accreditation Information
Provides general information about the accreditation of private schools.
Private School and Home Education Transfer of Credits FAQs (PDF, 41KB)
Directory of Private Schools
Provides information about private schools in Florida.
Information contained in this database was submitted by private schools as part of the annual survey requirement found in section 1002.42(2)(b), Florida Statutes. The intent of the Legislature in creating the database was to provide “a service to the public, to governmental agencies, and to other interested parties” and not to “regulate, control, approve or accredit private educational institutions.” Section 1002.42(2)(h), Florida Statutes. As such, the Department of Education does not verify the accuracy of the data submitted pursuant to the annual survey and inclusion of a school’s information in the database does not imply approval or accreditation by the Department of Education.
Private School Annual Reports
Contains summaries of statistical data concerning private schools.

