Fort Lauderdale
92.8Top school #1 in Florida · 6 schools ranked
Pine Crest School leads the state outright, with the strongest formal CS curriculum of any school scored.
Original research · 2026 edition · Verified October 12, 2026
Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026
Forty-three Florida private schools scored across six dimensions of AI curriculum, ethics teaching and innovation infrastructure. Pine Crest School leads at 92.8. The three highest-scoring schools in the state sit in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Palm Beach — and the fourth-ranked market is seventeen points behind.
43
Schools scored
92.8
Highest index
6
Scored dimensions
11
Markets covered
Scores as of Q2 2026 · Tuition reflects published 2025–26 rates · Enrollment per most recent school disclosure · Methodology published in full
The corridor
Three schools, one hundred miles, and a seventeen-point gap.
Ranks one, two and three are Pine Crest in Fort Lauderdale, Ransom Everglades in Miami and Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach. No school outside that corridor scores above 69.2. For a family relocating with children, this is the most consequential map in Florida.
Miami
90.2Top school #2 in Florida · 9 schools ranked
Ransom Everglades heads the deepest field in the state — nine ranked schools, more than any other market.
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86.0Top school #3 in Florida · 7 schools ranked
Oxbridge Academy closes the corridor, and is the last school in Florida to clear 80.
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All 43 schools, ranked by AI Index
Every market column links through to that market's homes and buildings.
| Rank | School | Market | Grades | Tier | AI Index | Tuition | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Crest School | Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale | PK–12 | Tier A | 92.8 | $37K–$47K | Nearby → |
| 2 | Ransom Everglades School | Miami · Coconut Grove | 6–12 | Tier A | 90.2 | $53K–$57K | Nearby → |
| 3 | Oxbridge Academy | Palm Beach · West Palm Beach | 6–12 | Tier A | 86.0 | $35K–$45K | Nearby → |
| 4 | American Heritage School (Broward) | Fort Lauderdale · Plantation | PK–12 | Tier B | 74.8 | $30K–$50K | Nearby → |
| 5 | American Heritage School (Palm Beach) | Palm Beach · Delray Beach | PK–12 | Tier B | 72.8 | $30K–$50K | Nearby → |
| 6 | Gulliver Preparatory School | Miami · Miami | PK–12 | Tier B | 72.0 | $35K–$54K | Nearby → |
| 7 | Berkeley Preparatory School | Tampa · Tampa | PK–12 | Tier B | 69.2 | $23K–$36K | — |
| 8 | Miami Country Day School | Miami · Miami Shores | PK–12 | Tier B | 68.4 | $32K–$53K | Nearby → |
| 9 | Saint Andrew's School | Palm Beach · Boca Raton | JK–12 | Tier B | 67.6 | $43K–$48K | Nearby → |
| 10 | NSU University School | Fort Lauderdale · Davie | PK–12 | Tier B | 66.4 | $27K–$39K | Nearby → |
| 11 | The Bolles School | Jacksonville · Jacksonville | PK–12 | Tier B | 66.2 | $15K–$35K | — |
| 12 | The Benjamin School | Palm Beach · North Palm Beach | PK–12 | Tier B | 64.8 | $20K–$40K | Nearby → |
| 13 | Montverde Academy | Orlando · Montverde | PK–12+PG | Tier B | 63.2 | $16K–$26K | — |
| 14 | Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart | Miami · Coconut Grove | PK–12 | Tier B | 62.8 | $40K–$50K | Nearby → |
| 15 | Community School of Naples | Naples · Naples | PK–12 | Tier B | 62.6 | $22K–$36K | — |
| 16 | Trinity Preparatory School | Orlando · Winter Park | 6–12 | Tier B | 61.8 | $28K–$31K | — |
| 17 | Lake Highland Preparatory School | Orlando · Orlando | PK–12 | Tier B | 60.6 | $27K–$34K | — |
| 18 | Palmer Trinity School | Miami · Palmetto Bay | 6–12 | Tier B | 60.0 | $45K–$49K | Nearby → |
| 19 | Windermere Preparatory School | Orlando · Windermere | PK–12 | Tier C | 59.2 | $21K–$30K | — |
| 20 | Shorecrest Preparatory School | Tampa · St. Petersburg | PK–12 | Tier C | 57.2 | $29K–$36K | — |
| 21 | Belen Jesuit Preparatory School | Miami · Miami | PK–12 | Tier C | 54.0 | $24K–$27K | Nearby → |
| 22 | Saint Stephen's Episcopal School | Sarasota · Bradenton | PK–12 | Tier C | 53.6 | $28K–$30K | — |
| 23 | Jesuit High School of Tampa | Tampa · Tampa | 9–12 | Tier C | 53.4 | $20K–$23K | — |
| 24 | Canterbury School (Fort Myers) | Fort Myers · Fort Myers | PK–12 | Tier C | 53.2 | $17K–$34K | — |
| 25 | The Out-of-Door Academy | Sarasota · Sarasota | PK–12 | Tier C | 53.0 | $29K–$30K | — |
| 26 | Tampa Preparatory School | Tampa · Tampa | 6–12 | Tier C | 51.6 | $33K–$34K | — |
| 27 | Episcopal School of Jacksonville | Jacksonville · Jacksonville | PK–12 | Tier C | 51.2 | $25K–$32K | — |
| 28 | Westminster Academy | Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale | PK–12 | Tier C | 50.6 | $14K–$21K | Nearby → |
| 29 | Scheck Hillel Community School | Miami · N. Miami Beach | PK–12 | Tier C | 50.4 | $25K–$37K | Nearby → |
| 30 | Academy of the Holy Names | Tampa · Tampa | PK–12 | Tier C | 50.0 | $23K–$30K | — |
| 31 | Oak Hall School | Gainesville · Gainesville | PK–12 | Tier C | 49.6 | $14K–$21K | — |
| 32 | The King's Academy | Palm Beach · West Palm Beach | PK–12 | Tier C | 48.4 | $25K–$32K | Nearby → |
| 33 | The Pine School | Palm Beach · Hobe Sound | PK–12 | Tier C | 48.4 | $30K–$40K | Nearby → |
| 34 | Maclay School | Tallahassee · Tallahassee | PK–12 | Tier C | 48.2 | $17K–$19K | — |
| 35 | The First Academy | Orlando · Orlando | PK–12 | Tier C | 48.0 | $20K–$27K | — |
| 36 | Christopher Columbus High School | Miami · Miami | 9–12 | Tier C | 46.4 | $16K–$19K | Nearby → |
| 37 | Cardinal Gibbons High School | Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale | 9–12 | Tier C | 46.4 | $18K–$20K | Nearby → |
| 38 | The Geneva School | Orlando · Casselberry | PK–12 | Tier C | 46.4 | $18K–$24K | — |
| 39 | Lake Mary Preparatory School | Orlando · Lake Mary | PK–12 | Tier C | 46.0 | $14K–$21K | — |
| 40 | Immaculata-La Salle High School | Miami · Miami | 9–12 | Tier C | 44.0 | $17K–$18K | Nearby → |
| 41 | Donna Klein Jewish Academy | Palm Beach · Boca Raton | PK–12 | Tier C | 44.0 | $25K–$35K | Nearby → |
| 42 | Tampa Catholic High School | Tampa · Tampa | 9–12 | Tier C | 43.6 | $15K–$18K | — |
| 43 | Calvary Christian Academy | Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale | PK–12 | Tier C | 42.4 | $12K–$18K | Nearby → |
Every other market
Where the rest of Florida stands
Eight further markets are scored. Each gets its own page as the index expands.
Tampa69.2
Berkeley Preparatory School
Jacksonville66.2
The Bolles School
Orlando63.2
Montverde Academy
Naples62.6
Community School of Naples
Sarasota53.6
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal
Fort Myers53.2
Canterbury School
Gainesville49.6
Oak Hall School
Remaining markets
Tallahassee (Maclay School, rank 34) and every other school are in the full table.
Method
How this index was built
Each school is scored out of 100 across six sub-categories, weighted into a composite score, from published curricula, course catalogues and school disclosures.
01AI in formal CS curriculum
02AI ethics and literacy
03AI partnerships and external programs
04Cross-disciplinary integration
05AI policy & responsible use
06Innovation labs & facilities
Use this data
Free to republish, with credit
The full ranking is published under Creative Commons BY-ND 4.0. Download the dataset, cite it as the Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026, and link back.
By Seth Semilof · Broker, HL Real Estate Group
Questions answered
Florida private schools and AI
What is the top-ranked private school in Florida for AI curriculum in 2026?
Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale is the top-ranked Florida private school for AI curriculum in 2026 with an AI Index score of 92.8 out of 100. Pine Crest offers AP and Post-AP Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence in its catalog, employs an Educational Data, AI & CS Specialist, runs the neXt Innovation Institute that trains other schools' faculty, and has had AI integrated into its curriculum since 2022. Its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan explicitly names an AI-driven economy. Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
Which Miami private school has the best AI curriculum in 2026?
Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove (Miami) is the top-ranked Miami private school for AI curriculum in 2026 with an AI Index score of 90.2. Ransom Everglades has an AIRE (AI at Ransom Everglades) Task Force that convenes weekly across departments, offers a master's-level Advanced Machine Learning course and an AI digital-humanities seminar, and has been recognized as having the most structurally developed seven-year AI curriculum of any Florida school audited. Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
What is Oxbridge Academy's AI program?
Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach is ranked #3 in Florida with an AI Index score of 86.0. Uniquely, Oxbridge is the only Florida private school that names Artificial Intelligence as a formal Signature Program — on equal footing with its Free Enterprise Institute, Aviation program, and Cambridge Scholars. It has the clearest 'AI on the marquee' positioning of any Florida school in the 2026 index. Tuition ranges from $35,000 to $45,000. Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
Which Florida city has the best private schools for AI curriculum in 2026?
Fort Lauderdale leads all Florida markets in average AI curriculum score with a market average of 62.2 across 6 schools, boosted by Pine Crest School's #1 ranking of 92.8. Miami ranks second with an average of 60.9 across 9 schools. Palm Beach ranks third with an average of 61.7 across 7 schools. Fort Lauderdale is the only market with both a Tier A school and a nationally recognized AI faculty training program (Pine Crest's neXt Innovation Institute). Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
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What does the Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index measure for private schools?
The Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026 scores each school on six sub-categories: (1) AI in Formal CS Curriculum — whether AI appears as a named, structured course; (2) AI Ethics & Literacy — whether ethical frameworks around AI are taught; (3) AI Partnerships — external relationships with AI companies, universities, or research institutions; (4) Cross-Disciplinary Integration — how AI is woven into non-CS subjects; (5) AI Policy & Responsible Use — school-level policies governing AI tool use; (6) Innovation Labs & Facilities — physical infrastructure supporting AI and tech education. Scores are weighted into a composite AI Index from 0 to 100.
How much does Pine Crest School cost in 2026?
Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale has tuition ranging from $37,000 to $47,000 for the 2026 academic year. The school enrolls approximately 2,700 students from Pre-K through grade 12 on a 65-acre campus. It was founded in 1934 and is ranked #1 in Florida for AI curriculum with an index score of 92.8. Website: pinecrest.edu. Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
What is the best private school in Palm Beach for technology and AI in 2026?
Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach is the top-ranked Palm Beach private school for AI curriculum in 2026 with an AI Index of 86.0 — #3 statewide. Oxbridge is unique in naming AI as a formal Signature Program. Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton is the second-highest Palm Beach school at 67.6 (#9 statewide), and The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach ranks third among Palm Beach schools at 64.8 (#12 statewide). Palm Beach has 7 schools in the index with an average AI score of 61.7, the second-highest market average. Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
Which Tampa private school has the strongest AI and technology curriculum?
Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa is the top-ranked Tampa private school for AI curriculum in 2026 with an AI Index of 69.2 (#7 statewide). Berkeley Prep offers engineering & design, robotics, CS, and strong innovation/maker programs on an 86-acre campus. Tampa has 6 schools in the index with an average AI score of 54.2. Source: Haute Residence Florida Private School AI Curriculum Index 2026.
How does Florida compare to New York and Los Angeles for private school AI curriculum?
Florida's top-ranked school, Pine Crest (92.8), matches or exceeds the top scores found in the NYC-LA Private School AI Curriculum Index. Florida's Tier A market (three schools scoring above 86) is more concentrated than the broader national cohort — Florida's top three all sit in a single geographic corridor from Miami to Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach. Florida is notably ahead of most national markets in formal AI program designation, particularly through Oxbridge Academy's unique 'AI as a Signature Program' model. Source: Private School AI Curriculum Index series, 2026.
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