Guide to Private Schools
When it comes to education, you know one thing for certain – you want to send your child to the best school you can afford, which might mean to a private school. In Coral Gables, attending private school has become so common that there is profusion of learning institutions, from tiny boutique elementary classes to full-blown preparatory schools with national reputations. There are almost too many schools to consider.
Nonetheless, whether it’s pre-school or prep school, a pathway to an Ivy League college or a sports scholarship, you want to pick what’s right for your child. To help in that process we’ve assembled a list of private schools in and around Coral Gables and all that they have to offer.
PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY
ALEXANDER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
TODDLER – ELEMENTARY
Preschool Ages 3-6: 6050 SW 57th Ave.
305.665.6274
Preschool/Toddler Ages 1.5-6: 17800 Old Cutler Rd.
305.969.1814
Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6: 14400 Old Cutler Rd.
305.233.4540
Elementary Grades 1-5: 14850 SW 67th Ave.
305.235.3995
Curriculum: Science, language arts, language enrichment, social studies, mathematics, Spanish, computers, fine arts, physical education
Sports: Flag football, soccer, cheerleading, golf, stretch & conditioning, swimming, tennis, tee-ball, yoga
Extracurricular activities: Varying activities in fine and performing arts, foreign language and recreational games
TUITION: $13,170 - $22,960
“We meet each child where they are at, as a whole child, and empower them to be independent, learners, thinkers and doers. We excel at cultivating and fostering within children a love of learning that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. We also prepare our students, in excellent fashion, for the transition to middle school via the formation of habits, tenets and skills that set them up for the remainder of their educational career.”
- Brette Rothfield, Business Manager
BANYAN DAY SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL
340 Palermo Ave.
305.447.1233
Curriculum: Writing, art, science, library, reading corner, blocks, hand-eye coordination, puzzles, Spanish
Sports: N/A
Extracurricular activities: N/A
TUITION: $755 - $865
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT UM CANTERBURY PRESCHOOL
DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL for children of UM faculty and staff
1150 Stanford Dr.
www.child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com
Curriculum: Listening and speaking, literacy, reading and writing, science, art, mathematics, nutrition and safety, environmental awareness, diversity awareness
Sports: N/A
Extracurricular Activities: N/A
TUITION: 305.284.5437
COCONUT GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
TODDLER – 5TH GRADE
2850 SW 27th Ave. (Main Campus)
3280 Bird Ave. (Bird Road Campus)
305.444.4484
Curriculum: Art, science, geography, history, language, mathematics
Sports: Soccer, basketball, karate, tennis, track & field
After school programs: Little Chefs, piano and violin, knitting, art, chess, French Club
TUITION: $800 - $1,400
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF MIAMI
PREK – ELEMENTARY
7701 SW 76th Ave. (South Miami Campus)
650-651 NE 88th Terrace (Miami Shores Campus)
Curriculum: Literature, social studies, history, geography mathematics, physical education, music, English (classes taught in both French and English)
Sports: Ballet, soccer
Afterschool clubs: Includes arts and crafts, board games, choir, theater, Spanish and music
TUITION: $11,079 - $11,700
GRANADA DAY SCHOOL
INFANT DAYCARE – KINDERGARTEN
900 University Dr.
305.444.2028
Curriculum: language arts, science, math, social studies, bible
After school programs: ballet, football, tennis, soccer, Spanish, French
Enrichment activities: library time, computer center, art, music & movement, gardening, cooking, outdoor play, in-house field trips
TUITION: $658 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.)
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL
3930 S. Le Jeune Rd.
305.770.6195
Curriculum: science, social studies, physical education, creative movement, ballet, soccer, German
Sports: N/A
After-school programs: N/A
TUITION: N/A
ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL
PREK – 5TH GRADE
1121 Andalusia Ave.
305.444.6366
Curriculum: Arts, foreign languages (Spanish, French, Latin), music, sacred studies, science & technology, physical education, mindfulness
Sports: Soccer, basketball, karate, tennis, flag football
Extracurricular activities: Spanish, clay, cooking, science, piano lessons
TUITION: $20,490 - $23,340
“Our strengths are the community, academics, the spiritual component, the close-knit community and the size. We are very small by design. We have one class per grade – that makes us unique. We have an extraordinary academic program with fabulous faculty where students go on to the finest middle schools in the area. We have a fabulous foreign language program, which includes a Latin program. I believe we’re the only school in South Florida that offers Latin at the elementary level.”
- Gabriela Olsen, Director of Admissions
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
PREK – 5TH GRADE
3439 Main Hwy.
305.445.2606
Curriculum: Art, drama & speech, music, physical education, Godly Play & Sacred Studied, Spanish
Sports: N/A
Extracurricular activities: Student council, Reading Buddies program, 5th grade acolytes
TUITION: $22,330
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL PARISH SCHOOL
PREK – 5TH GRADE
5692 N. Kendall Dr.
305.665.4851
Curriculum: Utilizes STREAM method of teaching (science, technology, reading, engineering, the arts, math)
Sports: Ballet, basketball, flag football, golf, Irish dance, lacrosse, tae kwon do, tap dance, tennis, soccer, volleyball, zumba
Extracurricular activities: Art thyme ceramics, art thyme painting, choir, chess, code explorers, cooking, French, journalism, piano, robotics, SSAT/ISEE test preparation
TUITION: $19,450 - $20,310
"We have an evolving educational model of inclusivity, empathy and innovation. We are empowering children to be future-ready global citizens. Because we have invested in a very lofty professional budget that empowers our faculty to become lifelong learners, we are cultivating that philosophy not only with our students, but also with our faculty, administration and parents. We are one of the few
elementary schools that has a social-emotional counselor – we think that is as important as the academic area of an education. We’re building our children to be role models and giving them lifelines on all different levels. We’re giving them the confidence they need to move forward to middle school. These are the things I think that make St. Thomas the close-knit community that we are."
- Debby Lichtner, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management
TEMPLE BETH AM DAY SCHOOL
PRE-NURSERY – 5TH GRADE
5950 N. Kendall Dr.
305.665.6228
Curriculum: Art, Hebrew and Judaic studies, language arts, mathematics, middot (values), music, physical education, science/STEM, social studies, Spanish, study skills, technology
Sports: Basketball, flag football, karate, tennis, cheerleading, hip hop, t-ball, ballet, soccer, gymnastics, yoga
Extracurricular activities: Broadway Bound Tots, musical theater, Spanish, science, computer programming
TUITION: $2,100 - $22,225
K-8 SCHOOLS
THE BILTMORE SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL – 8TH GRADE
1600 South Red Rd.
305.266.4666
Curriculum: As the first IB school in South Florida, The Biltmore School focuses on an international education
Sports: Modern dance, flag football, soccer, tee-ball
Extracurricular activities: tutoring/homework help, arts program
TUITION: $9850 - $15,800
"We are proud to be the first private school in Miami to be granted the International Baccalaureate Programme for Primary Years. This definitely sets us apart from many schools because we are able to offer a smooth transition to our international students. We will be offering all of our students the prestigious IB Programme. [We have] small classrooms – it is no secret that small groups are more productive. Teachers are able to give their students additional support when they have a small amount of students. Our main focus is that each individual student reaches his/her highest potential."
- Gina C. Duarte-Romero, Principal
METROPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MIAMI
PREK – 8TH GRADE
3465 SW 2nd Ave.
305.576.6070
Curriculum: STEM, coding, entrepreneurship, language arts, music, art
Sports: soccer, dance, tennis, basketball and karate
After school programs: 39 after school programs including music
production, robotics and cooking
TUITION: $11,500 - $19,000
ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PREK – 8TH GRADE
2701 Indian Mound Trail
305.446.1738
Curriculum: English, reading & literature, handwriting, science, social studies, Spanish, music, technology, art, physical education
Sports: Soccer, basketball, cross country, track & field, baseball, volleyball, flag football, softball, dance, tennis
Extracurricular activities: Includes student council, Robotics, STEM, chess
TUITION: $8,885
“As we celebrate our 93rd anniversary, many of our students and faculty hail from second and third generation families affiliated with our school and the Church of the Little Flower. This strong alumni presence and wealth in legacy are most definitely one of our strengths, as is our strong Catholic identity. We provide excellence in education in a Christ-centered environment and foster service-oriented activities and a family spirit. We have strong, excellent and faith-filled leadership in Sister Rosalie, OCD, our Principal, and Reverend Father Michael Davis, our Pastor. We are proud to be a pillar of the Coral Gables Community and are here to serve you.”
- Gloria Marti, Vice Principal
K-12 SCHOOLS
BRITO MIAMI PRIVATE SCHOOL
K – 12
2732 SW 32nd Ave.
305.448.1463
Curriculum: English, mathematics, health/physical education, science, social studies, world languages, social science, psychology
Sports: Baseball, basketball, volleyball, dance
Extracurricular activities: National Honor Society, NASC, Interact Club, Journalism
TUITION: $590 - $650 monthly
CARROLLTON SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
PREK – 12 GIRLS
3747 Main Hwy
305.446.5673
Curriculum: Religious studies, writing, science, mathematics, world language, art
Sports: Basketball, crew, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball
Extracurricular activities: Includes Key Club, student council, student ambassador group and Yearbook Club
TUITION: $27,760 - $33,907.50
“We use the [phrase] ‘A vigorous education’ rather than rigorous. If you look at the definition of rigor, it doesn’t sound very pleasant. Vigor means you want to engage, you’re excited about learning, and generally they [the students] are. The short hand of it is grace and grit. We have young women of grace and grit here. Our mission really is to prepare these young women to strive to be their best for the world, not their best in the world. They’re engaged, they’re friendly, they are highly energetic and enthusiastic – in many ways I would say renaissance women. They’re strong in academics, they’re on the athletic field, and they’re involved in the arts and in our Robotics, Engineering and Computer Science program.”
- Olen Kalkus, Head Master
GULLIVER SCHOOLS
PREK – 12
6575 N Kendall Dr. 305.666.7937
8000 SW 56th St. 305.274.9535
12595 Red Rd. 305.665.3593
Curriculum: Signature academic programs include architecture, biomedical sciences, engineering, international business and entrepreneurship, and law and litigation
Sports: Bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, swimming, sailing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, softball, track, water polo, tennis, weightlifting
Extracurricular activities: Over 70 clubs, organizations and honor societies
TUITION: $16,320 - $35,160
“The ‘Gulliver Difference’ flows out of our mission to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Every child brings to us, and the world, a unique potential that is all his or her own. Our strength as a school is helping every student identify, cultivate and ultimately fulfill their unique potential, first by knowing and caring for each child, and then through offering an unparalleled breadth of academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities.”
- Cliff King, President
KILLIAN OAKS ACADEMY
PREK – 12
10545 SW 97th Ave.
305.274.2221
Curriculum: Traditional curriculum based on the latest educational concepts
Sports: (all are club) volleyball, soccer, basketball, fitness club
After school programs: morning care, homework club, tutorial sessions, instrumental club, interactive games club, science club
TUITION: N/A
MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
PREK – 12
601 NE 107th St.
305.779.7200
Curriculum: English, reading, humanities, technology, math, science, world languages, performing and studio arts, communication arts, humanities, physical education, outdoor education program
Sports: Volleyball, cross country, swimming, golf, football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, water polo, softball
Extracurricular activities: Includes drama, dance, musical theater, Breakthrough Miami, entrepreneurship
TUITION: $22,150 - $34,860
“I think finding the perfect fit for students for college is our ultimate goal. We have a wide variety in our college matriculation list, which really proves that we’re individualizing the process. We send students to Ivy League schools along with the top 100. We want our graduates to become life-long learners and leaders in the community. We offer over 20 AP classes in our upper school, we have state championship and national championship athletics, and a lot of students that will choose professions as artists and musicians. We’re one of the largest sites for Breakthrough Miami. We, as a school, have such a commitment that we offer two incoming sixth graders a full academic scholarship through 12th grade.”
- Ingrid Palmisano, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
RIVIERA SCHOOLS
PREK – 12
6800 Nervia St. (Day School) 786.207.1968
9775 SW 87th Ave. (Preparatory School)
786.207.1960
Curriculum: Literature, world languages, fine arts, performing arts, social science, the humanities, mathematics, science
Sports: Cross country, golf, swimming, volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, beach volleyball, lacrosse, tennis, track & field, water polo
Extracurricular activities: Arts, Games & Culture, Engineering & Robotics, Music & Voice Lessons, Science & Strategy
TUITION: $9.850 - $25,450
WESTMINSTER
PREK – 12
6955 SW 152nd St.
305.233.2030
Curriculum: Bible, math, reading, handwriting, language arts, social studies, science, art, music
Sports: Cross country, golf, soccer, volleyball, football, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, baseball, softball, track & field
Extracurricular activities: Include, but are not limited to, art club, theater, outdoors and environment club
TUITION: $10,950 - $19,900
MIDDLE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOLS
FUSION ACADEMY
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
9130 S. Dadeland Blvd. Suite 102
305.831.0041
Curriculum: Over 250 class options tailored to each student’s interests and strengths; taught one-on-one by qualified teachers
Sports: N/A
Extracurricular activities: N/A
TUITION: $36,700
PALMER TRINITY
GRADES 6 – 12
8001 SW 184th St.
305.251.2230
Curriculum: English, mathematics, science, history and humanities, world languages, religious studies, fine arts, physical education, computer science
Sports: Cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, volleyball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, softball, track and field
Extracurricular activities: Over 50 clubs including book club, Best Buddies, Gay Straight Alliance, Young Republicans, and Coral Lab
TUITION: $33,400 - $34,500
“We are the only episcopal middle and high school south of St. Andrew’s in Boca. We have the tradition of episcopal teaching that is associated with high academia and a balance. We do offer a wide range of unique programs in the terms of global service and global experiences. We have semester exchange programs, we house exchange students… Students can travel and the curriculum is behind that travel. We are a relatively small school so there are a lot of opportunities to get involved. The episcopal identity is unique in the sense that we do have chapel each week, but the church is very open and welcoming. Our student population is incredibly diverse, with students from over 30 countries. The core value is this concept of love and inclusion, a common thread of love and respect for one another.”
- Patrick Robert, Head of School
RANSOM EVERGLADES
GRADES 6 – 12
3575 Main Hwy. (Upper School)
305.460.8800
2045 South Bayshore Dr. (Middle School)
305.250.6850
Curriculum: English, history and social sciences, mathematics, computer science, performing arts, physical education, science, visual arts, world languages
Sports: Crew, cross country, football, golf, sailing, swimming & diving, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, track & field, water polo
Extracurricular activities: Over 50 clubs including Black Students Association, Drama Team, Yearbook, Students Against Gun Violence and Poetry Club
TUITION: $38,400
“Since 1903, Ransom Everglades students have benefited from an education steeped in history, tradition and cutting-edge ideas and pedagogies. Whether writing business plans for new apps, sailing in PE class, composing spoken-word poems, constructing load-bearing bridges or planning charity fundraisers, RE students draw energy from creativity and cooperation. They are surrounded by dedicated faculty members who get to know them outside of the classroom and help them navigate difficulties. They are welcomed into an inclusive and supportive student community where they grow to appreciate each other’s differences. During their years at Ransom Everglades, our students develop
into confident leaders, lifelong learners and empathetic citizens, and they eventually join a proud alumni community that makes a difference across the globe.”
- Penny Townsend, Head of School
XCEED PREPARATORY ACADEMY
GRADES 6 – 12
9350 S. Dixie Hwy. Suite 160
305.901.2115
Curriculum: Xceed students have a Personalized Learning Plan designed to meet individual goals, which includes what courses are taken, when they are taken, how many courses are taken at a time and when the student will be on campus
Sports: N/A
Extracurricular activities: N/A
TUITION: $21,500
HIGH SCHOOLS
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Ave.
305.223.8600
Curriculum: Theology, English, science, mathematics, Spanish, social studies, health/physical education
Sports: Bowling, crew, golf, swimming & diving, cross country, football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo
Extracurricular activities: Over 40 clubs including fencing, American Sign Language, Model U.N. and Boy Scouts
TUITION: $16,000
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
9 – 12
3000 SW 87th Ave.
305.223.5650
Curriculum: English, mathematics, theology, social studies, science, foreign language, physical education, fine arts, computer applications
Sports: Bowling, cross country, football, golf, swimming & diving, basketball, soccer, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, track & field, roller hockey, water polo, tennis, volleyball
Extracurricular activities: Over 45 clubs including Comic Book Club, Pre-Med Club, Paintball Club and Scuba Dive Club
TUITION: $10,700
IMMACULATA – LA SALLE
HIGH SCHOOL
3601 S. Miami Ave.
305.854.2334
Curriculum: Religious education, English, mathematics, science, world language, social studies, physical education, health/life management skills, performing/fine arts
Sports: Dance, soccer, football, softball, tennis, swimming, track, basketball, baseball, volleyball, cheerleading, cross country, lacrosse, golf
Extracurricular activities: 25 clubs including Drama Club, Improv Troupe, Speech/Debate Team and Fishing Club
TUITION: $14,780 – $15,130
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
HIGH SCHOOL
1570 Madruga Ave.
305.663.7200
Curriculum: English, math, science, social studies, modern language (French, Italian or Spanish; students receive up to three hours of instruction in and through the language of choice), physical education, fine/performing arts
Sports: N/A
Extracurricular activities: Includes Chess Club, Film Club, Student Government and Debate Team
TUITION: N/A
OUR LADY OF LOURDES ACADEMY
HIGH SCHOOL
5525 SW 84th St.
305.667.1623
Curriculum: business, computer science, English, Fine Arts, mathematics, health and exercise science, science, social studies, theology and world languages
Sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball
Extracurricular activities: Includes student newspaper and campus ministry
TUITION: $12,425
