Private Schools

They receive funding primarily from nonpublic sources, including tuition payments and other private sources such as foundations and alumni. In contrast, state and local education agencies (districts) and publicly elected or appointed school boards govern public schools. At some schools, parent/teacher organizations or similar groups also play a role.

Choice is another defining characteristic of private schools: Families choose private education, and private schools may choose which students to accept.

Cardinal Newman High School

512 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 683-6266 | www.cardinalnewman.com

The mission of Cardinal Newman High School is to educate the whole person—spirit, mind and body. Its commitment is to cultivate each person’s talents in a Catholic environment and to provide the student with the highest quality academics, spiritual formation, social awareness and athletic development so that Newman graduates will be prepared to become leaders in their respective communities, in college and beyond.

Coastal Middle and High School

730 5th Street, Lake Park, FL 33403 (561) 577-2097 | www.coastalmiddleandhighschool.com

Coastal Middle and High School has been serving students for nearly 40 years. It is a fully accredited private school. Hundreds of students have graduated from Coastal Middle and High School and have gone on to attend colleges all over the state. It is truly a one-of-a-kind school where students feel comfortable, confident and successful. No matter what your child may be going through or may have already gone through, this is a place where everyone is accepted, everyone is treated with respect, and everyone is provided the support and tools they need to be successful.

The Greene School

2001 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 293-2888 | www.thegreeneschool.com

Embracing lifelong learning beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge, The Greene School prepares students to analyze situations, make decisions, solve problems and communicate effectively in a dynamic world. The school is dedicated to cultivating the unique nature and potential of each student and is committed to building a school community predicated on kindness and compassion. The Greene School provides a nurturing and caring environment enhanced by a low teacherstudent ratio and personalized learning approach that incorporates individual attention, hands-on experiential learning, and a challenging and well-rounded curriculum. It aims to create a trusting and safe atmosphere for students to explore, question, practice, make mistakes, create and imagine.

Oxbridge Academy

3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 972-9600 | www.oapb.org

Oxbridge Academy is an independent college preparatory high school where students fall in love with learning. Oxbridge Academy inspires students in grades 6-12 by offering a different approach to secondary education. With access to state-of-the-art technology, a 54-acre campus and passionate educators, our students, approximately 500, are prepared to meet the world boldly with initiative and kindness. Oxbridge Academy fosters the development of young adults into learners, thinkers and problem solvers. With individualized attention and small class sizes, our teachers teach what is worth learning through a curriculum of more than 170 courses.

Potentia Academy

4784 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463 (561) 433-5557 | www.potentiaacademy.org

Potentia Academy is an education alternative for unique learners where every student has the right to achieve his or her full learning potential. Located in Greenacres, the private school is designed exclusively to serve students in grades 5 through 12 who struggle in traditional learning environments, particularly in their mastery of math and reading skills. Highly qualified and caring teachers combine specialized curricula, unique teaching methods, appropriate accommodations and small class sizes in a safe and nurturing environment to help students believe in themselves and in the future that awaits them.

Rosarian Academy

807 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-5131 | www.rosarian.org

Founded in 1925 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Rosarian Academy is known as the finest independent Catholic School in Palm Beach County. For more than nine decades, Rosarian has been dedicated to providing its students with the foundation to live life filled with faith, knowledge and service. The school’s dedicated faculty and staff work in unison with administration and parents in pursuit of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and spiritual development.

St. Ann Catholic School

324 N. Olive St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-3676 | www.stannwpb.org

The mission of St. Ann Catholic School is to provide excellence in education and Christian spiritual development through a strong curriculum rich in Catholic tradition, academics, international awareness, the fine arts, physical development and life learning skills. Each student is a unique and creative individual, and St. Ann seeks to educate the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically and socially—in a global and nurturing environment. The school’s community strongly supports its mission of a faithfilled foundation that aims to make the message of the Gospel a way of life.