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Independent & Secular Schools in South Miami & Pinecrest
24 independent & secular schools registered with the state in South Miami & Pinecrest; 8 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). Leafy south-central suburbs with high-demand independent, Catholic and Christian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academica International Studies 6340 Sunset Drive, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | K-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Acton Academy Central Miami 6750 Sunset Drive, South Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | 01-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| Alexander School, 14850 SW 67th Avenue, Miami 33158 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | 01-05 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Alexander School, 14400 Old Cutler Road, Miami 33158 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-K | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Alexander School, 1st Campus 6050 SW 57th Avenue, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-K | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| American Academy of Pinecrest 12651 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | 12-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Brightmont Academy 6101 SW 76 St, South Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | 01-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Cattoira Montessori School 9385 SW 79 Ave., Miami 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Children's Resources 8571 SW 112 St, Miami 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Dadeland Station Preschool 8400 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 101, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Fusion Academy Miami 9130 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Global Connection International School 8400 S Dixie Hwy, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Gulliver Preparatory School 6575 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| La Scuola 7412 Sunset Drive, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Miami Learning Experience 5651 S.W. 82nd Ave. Road, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Reef Prep 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 130, South Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | K-11 | Not listed | — | — |
| Rg Foundations 7000 SW 62nd Avenue, South Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | K-03 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Sol Academy 6750 Sunset Drive, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-PK | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Sunset Montessori 7430 Sunset Drive, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-K | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism 7530 Sunset Drive, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The French American School of Miami 7701 SW 76th Ave, Miami 33143 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| The Roig Academy 8000 SW 112 Street, Miami 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Village Montessori Killian Campus 8640 Southwest 112th Street, Miami 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Xceed Prep Miami-dadeland 9350 South Dixie Highway, Miami 33156 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Miami & Pinecrest | 05-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
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