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Independent & Secular Schools in Kendall
27 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Kendall; 18 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). The heart of south-central Miami-Dade with dozens of K-12 private options.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Bright Achievers 7930 SW 145th Avenue, Miami 33183 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-05 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Ace Academy Central 11025 SW 84th St. Cottage 10, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Alta Career Academy 10300 S.W. 72nd St Suite 321, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| American High School Academy 10300 SW 72 Street 468, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 06-12 | Not listed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Atlantis Academy 9600 S.W. 107th Avenue, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Atlantis Academy 2 10855 SW 72 St 49, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 12-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Be Unique Academy Prep 11025 SW 84 St. Cottage 16, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Bright Futures Preschool 13724 SW 84 St, Miami 33183 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Carpe Diem Academia 11025 SW 84 Street Cottage 8, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Courageous Minds Learning Center 10870 Southwest 113th Place, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Happy Faces Academy 9557 S.W. 72 Street, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-PK | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Kayleens Learning Center 10855 SW 72nd St, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kids Be Kids Preschools Kendall 8953 SW 107th Ave, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-02 | Not listed | — | — |
| Killian Oaks Academy 10545 SW 97th Avenue, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Mcglannan School 10770 South West 84th Street, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 01-08 | Not listed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mot Academy 14202 SW 62 Street, Miami 33183 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Our Pride Academy 10100 SW 107 Avenue, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Pathway 7441 SW 127th Ave, Miami 33183 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 02-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Primer V 10870 SW 113th Pl 2 Fl, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Riviera Preparatory School 9775 SW 87 Avenue, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 06-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Sanson's Preschool Learning Center 5600 SW 135 Ave Suite 113, Miami 33183 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Shaping Academy 11925 SW 72nd Street, Miami 33183 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tiny Steps Preschool 10491 SW 88 St, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| True North Classical Preparatory 9317 Sunset Drive, Miami 33173 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | 07-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Victoria's Playhouse Daycare Pre-k 10095 SW 88 St Suite 101, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Village Pines School 15000 SW 92nd Avenue, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Wct Academy 10481 N Kendall Drive, Miami 33176 | Independent & Secular Schools | Kendall | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
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