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Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale
Catholic high school. 9-12. Coed. Day.
The University School of Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale
"Our independent college preparatory school fosters intellectual growth and character development. We prepare students of average to gifted abilities in grades Pre-K – 12 for college and effective citizenship beyond the college years."
Donna Klein Jewish Academy, Boca Raton
Jewish day school. PK-12. Coed.
Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Opa Locka
"Monsignor Edward Pace High School of the Archdiocese of Miami, a Catholic educational institution in the Marist tradition, challenges our diverse student population, both academically and spiritually to foster intellectual achievement, Catholic morality, and self-discipline in order to encourage a lifetime of learning and service."
Fairglade School, Miami
"Nestled on two-and-a-half wooded acres in East Kendall, Fairglade School is home to nearly 80 students. The campus includes preschool, kindergarten, and primary classrooms in a home-like setting, three playgrounds, student-planted organic gardens, and facilities for ceramics and other creative studies."
Miami Christian School, Miami
"Miami Christian School, in educational partnership with parents, challenges young men and women to know Jesus as Lord, to achieve their fullest academic and physical potential, and to impact a diverse world with character and leadership."
Epiphany Catholic School, Miami
"We have a large faculty and staff and each one of us is dedicated to the growth and nurturing of the students. We strive to provide an environment where the students 'love to learn, and learn to love.'"
Montessori School of North Miami, North Miami
"The Montessori School of North Miami was founded in 1998, its grounds are located in the city of North Miami, and services the areas of Biscayne Park, Miami Shores, Aventura, Bay Harbour, Bal Harbour, and Surfside. We offer Preschool, & Primary, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School."
Miami Country Day School, Miami
"Miami Country Day is a church-related, co-educational college preparatory school for grades JK-12 which promotes the Judeo-Christian ethic in a learning environment that values and respects each individual member of the school community."
La Salle High School, Miami
"Located on picturesque Biscayne Bay at 3601 S. Miami Ave., in Miami, Florida, La Salle High School is a Catholic, Archdiocesan, co-educational secondary school."
Fort Lauderdale Preparatory School, Fort Lauderdale
"Where classrooms are packed with ideas, not students."
The Cushman School, Miami
Miami's oldest independent day school was founded by Dr. Laura Cushman in 1924.
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School, Hollywood
"Chaminade-Madonna, Catholic and Marianist in its identity, educates the heart and soul as well as the mind and body. It is a family-like community in which individuals of all backgrounds shape and share their faith, achieve excellence, and become caring participants and leaders in the service of community, church and those in need."
Bet Breira, Miami
"A uniquely designed combined curriculum of secular and Judaic studies provides a deeper exposure and approach to learning."
Saint Andrew's School, Boca Raton
"The School comprises students in grades 6-12, organized into two separate divisions: a Middle School of grades 6-8, and an Upper School of grades 9-12."
Westminster Christian School, Miami
"Westminster Christian School exists to serve children from families who are active members of a Christ-centered church by providing a Reformed Christian education, emphasizing excellence in the spiritual, academic, physical, and social training of young people to prepare them to serve their communities as worthy ambassadors for Christ."
Lincoln-Marti Schools, Miami
"The goal at Lincoln-Martí is to provide the environment where students have the opportunity to develop the whole person with the abilities to face the challenges of adulthood."
Good Shepherd Catholic School, Miami
Catholic. PK-6. Coed. Day.
The Alexander Montessori School, Miami
"Alexander School has grown from that single kindergarten class into nine Montessori Children's Houses (for children ages two to six) on two campuses, with a six acre elementary campus for children ages six to twelve."
Colegio de La Salle, Homestead
El proyecto del Centro Educativo San Juan Bautista de la Salle es todavía el capullo de un sueño. Dorado confiesa el anhelo de la Asociación que preside: ``Fundar una escuela lasallista en Miami, con toda su mística y filosofía. El Centro constituye los primeros pasos''.
Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School, Fort Lauderdale
"Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational school of the Archdiocese of Miami following the tradition of Catholic youth formation, and the motto of the school's namesake is, 'Manere in Dilectione Christi--To abide in the Love of Christ.'"
Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale
"A challenging high school program, an extensive fine arts program, successful athletics, where parents count, with excellent college placement and with a thorough admission process." PK-12. Coed. Day.
Westlake School, Davie
"Westlake is a safe, comfortable, and peaceable school where students have their best opportunity to learn, and rediscover the joy of learning."
The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School, North Miami Beach
"The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School and the Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School is a large jewish private school located in N. Miami Beach.  We have early childhood, elementary, middle and high school classes.  We specialize in small classes with excellent academic prestige.  Hillel has been in business for 26 years and caters to the local Jewish community."
Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School, Miami
Private elementary day school.
Saint Gregory School, Plantation
Catholic elementary/middle school. PK-8. Coed. Day.
Ransom Everglades School, Coconut Grove
"Seeks to develop academic excellence and intellectual maturity."  6-12. Coed. Day.
Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale
"An independent, all-faith school serving 1,600 students on a 48-acre campus". 7-12. Coed. Boarding/Day.
Highpoint Academy, Miami
Private accredited school for age 2 through Grade 8.
Gulliver Schools, Miami
"Gulliver Academy is the largest independent school in Miami-Dade County with over 1,000 students in primary through eighth grade."
Greenfield Day School, Miami
"At Greenfield, we believe that in order to enhance each child's own opportunity for success (academic and otherwise), an active partnership of home, school, Judaism, and community is vital."
Grandview Preparatory School, Boca Raton
"Beginning in the early childhood years with a developmental philosophy that nurtures each child’s natural desire to learn, the Grandview Preparatory School curriculum will prepare young people to successfully meet the demands of a constantly changing future."
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami
"Belen Jesuit is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school that aims at developing - through critical analysis and discussion of ideas - academically motivated young men."
American Heritage Schools, Boca Raton and Delray
Several programs on separate locations. Day. K-12.

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