Updated: November 2026 · By Lee DeForest, Director, Florida Coastal Prep
Florida has more nationally known basketball prep options than almost any state. Warm weather supports year-round training and travel to national events. The right program depends on your player, not the biggest brand name.
For a national roundup with Brewster, SPIRE, and Combine included, read Top basketball prep schools in Florida and the US (2026).
Florida prep schools at a glance
| School | City | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Coastal Prep | Fort Walton Beach | HS, PG | Basketball-only; HS: SIAA + Grind Session; PG: SEHAL + PHSBA; tuition on site |
| IMG Academy | Bradenton | HS, PG | Multi-sport campus; 2026-27 boys basketball boarding $95,900–$99,900 (FCP vs IMG) |
| Montverde Academy | Montverde | HS, PG | National boarding school power; $60,285 boarding (2026-27) |
| DME Academy | Daytona Beach | MS, HS, PG | Multi-sport academy; published tuition flyer |
| Prolific Prep | Southwest Ranches | HS, PG | Basketball academy; tuition: contact the school (FCP vs Prolific) |
| The Academy | Orlando | HS, PG | Confirm programs and cost on the school's official site |
Florida Coastal Prep (Fort Walton Beach)
Basketball-only academy on the Emerald Coast since 2019. National high school teams compete in SIAA and the Grind Session. Post-grad teams (ages 18–20) compete in SEHAL and PHSBA. The 14,000 sq ft Spartan Training Center has NBA-dimension hardwood. Supervised beachside team housing includes a live-in house coach. 59 commitments since 2024 and ~95% of players earn an offer to play at the next level. See post-grad, high school, tuition, and commitments.
IMG Academy (Bradenton)
Multi-sport mega-campus with high school and post-grad basketball. Strong fit for players already on national recruiting boards who want a large academy setting. Published boys basketball boarding tuition for 2026-27 is $95,900–$99,900, per IMG Academy’s published tuition (as of November 2026). Compare on FCP vs IMG and IMG Academy alternatives.
Montverde Academy (Montverde)
Boarding college-prep school near Orlando with a long national basketball track record. Published boarding tuition is $60,285 for 2026-27, per Montverde Academy’s published tuition. See Montverde cost and FCP vs Montverde.
DME Academy (Daytona Beach)
Daytona Beach academy with middle school, high school, and post-grad basketball. The 2026–27 tuition flyer lists a high school boarding option at $55,000 (DME tuition page, sourced from DME’s PDF). Compare on FCP vs DME.
Prolific Prep (Southwest Ranches)
501(c)(3) basketball academy in South Florida with multiple team levels. Prolific Prep does not publish all-in tuition on its public site. Contact the school for a written cost breakdown. See FCP vs Prolific Prep and the prep school cost guide.
The Academy (Orlando)
Orlando-area program families often compare alongside Montverde and DME. Confirm current teams, housing, and cost directly with the school before you enroll.
What to compare before you sign (9 checks)
Families touring multiple Florida prep schools should compare the same factors on every visit:
- Location and daily environment (structure vs city distraction)
- Who coaches on the floor every day (playing and placement history)
- Post-grad vs high school structure (dedicated PG team or mixed roster)
- Training facility (owned vs rented gym time)
- Schedule and film (who college coaches actually see)
- Academics and eligibility (NCAA/NAIA path, I-20: our academic partner will issue the I-20 upon enrollment acceptance at FCP)
- All-in cost in writing (travel, fees, housing, meals)
- Named placements (recent examples by school and division)
- International and transfer support (if applicable)
Next question: What line items belong in a written all-in cost estimate?
FAQ
How many basketball prep schools are in Florida?
There are many programs at different levels. This guide focuses on the best-known national options. Ask admissions at each school whether their schedule and roster model fit your goals.
Do Florida prep schools take international students?
Many do. At FCP, our academic partner will issue the I-20 upon enrollment acceptance.
What does a Florida basketball prep school cost?
Published prices vary widely by program type and boarding options. Ask each school for a written all-in annual cost. FCP tuition is all-inclusive, see tuition.