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Central Florida Prep has been teaching Orlando-area children since 1990 on a 5-acre campus just northwest of the city, with small class sizes, hands-on learning, and a college-prep high school.
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A college-prep program with strong foundations at every age, taught in small classes by teachers who know each student well.
Hands-on Montessori materials, gentle structure, and room to explore build early reading, math, and independence.
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Strong foundations in reading, writing, and math, with STEM, the arts, and outdoor learning woven through the week.
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Students take on research projects, presentations, and more independence as they get ready for high school.
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Honors coursework, one-on-one college counseling, and dual enrollment so students can earn college credit before they graduate.
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Project Lead The Way labs turn science, engineering, and technology into things students design and build themselves.
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A character framework that runs through every grade, so students grow in confidence, leadership, and integrity alongside their academics.
About A.N.C.H.O.R.S.Learning at CFP happens on the field, on the stage, in the kitchen, and in the garden, too.
Seven league championships and a program that builds discipline, resilience, and leadership on every court and field.
Theater, studio art, and music give every student a stage to be seen.
A teaching kitchen where students learn farm-to-table cooking, from the garden to the plate.
Solar greenhouses and an outdoor learning center where science and nature lessons happen hands-on.
Students learn about cultures and countries from their very first years in Montessori.
Before care from 7:00 AM and extended-day aftercare until 6:30 PM for PreK through 8th grade, plus afterschool clubs.
The best way to understand CFP is to hear from the families who chose it, and then see it in person.
"From the moment we enrolled, our children were known by name by every teacher on campus. That's something you just can't find at other schools."CFP parent, 4th and 8th grade family
"The STEM lab and culinary kitchen completely changed how our son sees learning. He comes home excited to tell us about what he built or cooked that day."CFP parent, 3rd grade family
"My daughter's teacher doesn't just know her name. She knows her strengths, her struggles, and exactly how to challenge her."CFP parent, 7th grade family
"Our son started at CFP in Montessori and is now in high school. The A.N.C.H.O.R.S. values and character development have shaped who he is as a person."CFP parent, 10th grade family
Our graduates have earned acceptances to some of the most selective colleges in the country and gone on to careers across the world.
A CFP student from kindergarten through 12th grade, Class of 2010, Bianca credits the close-knit community and dedicated teachers for the confidence to build a career in the music industry.
Kassy joined CFP for middle and high school, Class of 2010. The personal attention and rigorous academics set the stage for a tech career that's included Google, Lyft, and Meta.
Andrei attended CFP through middle and high school, Class of 2021, and went on to the University of Florida, where he's now earning his master's degree.
Our campus at 1800 Marden Road in Apopka is closer than many Orlando families expect. Here are typical drive times, calculated from map routes without traffic.
Many Florida families use state scholarships to cover a large share of tuition. We accept Step Up for Students (FES), AAA, and VPK, and our admissions team will help you see what your family qualifies for.
| Pre-K Montessori | $9,510 |
| Kindergarten | $10,610 |
| Grades 1 to 5 | $12,945 |
| Grades 6 to 8 | $14,025 |
| Grades 9 to 12 | $14,390 |
Annual tuition. Registration and annual fees are listed on our tuition page.
See classrooms in session, walk the campus, and meet the people your child would learn from.
Our admissions team walks you through the application after your visit.
A student assessment and a conversation with your family help us understand your child.
We help you apply scholarships and choose the payment plan that fits your family.
Tours are private, so you'll have time to ask everything you want to know about CFP and how your child would fit in.
Families come to CFP from all around Orlando. Learn more about the school from your part of town:
Winter Park · Maitland · Altamonte Springs · Longwood · Lake Mary · Apopka · Ocoee · Winter Garden · Windermere · Horizon West · Dr. Phillips
Straight answers to what families ask us most.
Our campus at 1800 Marden Road in Apopka is about 22 minutes from downtown Orlando without traffic, and about 15 to 30 minutes from most of the surrounding area, including Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Ocoee, Winter Garden, and Windermere.
We serve students from Montessori (ages 3 to 6) through 12th grade, including elementary school, middle school, and a college-prep high school with dual enrollment.
Annual tuition ranges from $9,510 for Pre-K Montessori to $14,390 for high school, plus registration and annual fees. Every rate, fee, payment plan, and discount is on our tuition page.
Yes. We accept Step Up for Students (FES), AAA, and VPK, and our admissions team can help you understand what your family qualifies for.
Our graduates have earned acceptances to Stanford, Columbia, Embry-Riddle, and the U.S. Naval Academy, with an average SAT score of 1280 and 100% college matriculation.
Yes. Before care starts at 7:00 AM and extended-day aftercare runs until 6:30 PM for PreK through 8th grade, and afterschool clubs run in multi-week sessions.
Yes. CFP is accredited by MSA-CESS, Cognia, NCPSA, and AISFL. See our accreditation page for details.
Use the tour form at the top of this page or call us at (407) 290-8073.