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Independent & Secular Schools in Coral Gables & Coconut Grove
16 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Coral Gables & Coconut Grove; 8 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). Home to several of the metro's best-known independent and Catholic schools.
Verified against the state record. School details on this page are reproduced from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Miami-Dade district), retrieved October 8, 2026. Scholarship participation reflects the state's FTC/FES-EO participating-school flag on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state — confirm it with the school.
Funding note: Scholarships are not limited to religious schools. The same award applies at any participating independent school.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banyan Day School 340 Palermo Avenue, Coral Gables 33134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Coconut Grove Montessori School 2850 SW 27 Ave, Miami 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Crystal Academy Primary School Caps Intern 110 Phoenetia Ave., Coral Gables 33134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Gables Preschool 990 Southwest 42nd Avenue, Miami 33134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Giralda Preschool of Coral Gables 320 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables 33134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| La Piazza Academy 3100 S Dixie Hwy, Miami 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| La Prima Casa Montessori 2733 SW 3 Ave, Miami 33129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Mater Virtual Academy 230 Southwest 17th Road, Miami 33129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | K-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Mlc Preparatory Academy 2710 SW 37th Ave, Miami 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | 02-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ransom Everglades School 3575 Main Highway, Miami 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | 06-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Riviera Schools 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables 33146 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-05 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Spark Learning Xiv 141 Grand Avenue, Coral Gables 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | K-08 | Not listed | — | — |
| The Bright Days Preschool 5202 W Flagler, Coral Gables 33134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| The Miami Sudbury School 2700 SW 37th Ave., Miami 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Vanguard Children's Academy 924 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables 33134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | PK-PK | Not listed | — | — |
| Vanguard School of Coconut Grove Fla. 3939 Main Highway, Coconut Grove 33133 | Independent & Secular Schools | Coral Gables & Coconut Grove | 01-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
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