Private schools in Highlands County, FL
10 schools across Avon Park, Lake Placid, Sebring. About 1,233 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | K-12 | 200 |
| Parkview Prep Academy | PreK-12 | 215 |
| Lake Placid E-Learning Lab | 2-12 | 34 |
| Lakeview Christian School | PreK-8 | 137 |
| Oasis Adonai Academy | K-10 | 30 |
| Divine Academy Inc. | K-11 | 59 |
| Heartland Christian School | K-12 | 338 |
| Independent Baptist Academy | K-11 | 19 |
| Independent Baptist Academy of Sebring | K-11 | 20 |
| St. Catherine Catholic School | PreK-8 | 181 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Florida pays
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Highlands County
Neighboring counties
- Hardee County (2)
- Desoto County (5)
- Okeechobee County (4)
- Polk County (57)
- Glades County (1)
- Hendry County (3)
- Charlotte County (8)
- Osceola County (46)
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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