Florida parents are increasingly turning to classical charter schools, drawn by a model rooted in academic rigor, content-rich curriculum, and character development. In a new piece published by CharterFolk, Florida Charter Institute Senior Policy Fellow Thibaut Delloue explores the rapid growth of this sector and the families, founders, and philosophy driving it.
Delloue traces why the classical model resonates — it teaches students how to think, builds knowledge systematically, and weaves virtue into everyday school culture. The results are compelling: over 82 percent of Florida’s classical charter schools earned an A or B grade in 2024–25, and national data shows they consistently outperform district and state averages in both reading and math.