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PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY
BELLE GLADE
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GLADES DAY SCHOOL
400 Gator Boulevard, Belle Glade
561-996-6769 ext. 13
www.gladesdayschool.com
Robert Egley
20-22
Interview/review transcripts
FCIS
Yes
August week before school starts
Close knit community school and caring teachers.
BOCA RATON
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ADVENT LUTHERAN SCHOOL
300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton
561-395-3631 Ext. 14
www.adventschoolboca.org
Vickie Randle - Admissions Director
K-2nd- 24, 3-8 - 25
Report Card, Standardized Test Results, Teacher
Recommendation, Admissions Test
Accreditation: NLSA - National Lutheran School Accreditation,
SACS-CASI - Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools -Council on Accreditation and School
Improvement
Open House: Please call to schedule individual tours.
Financial Aid: Yes
Unique:
Advent provides a quality education in a safe and
loving atmosphere with an emphasis on love and
service to God and others.
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BOCA RATON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
315 NW 4th Street, Boca Raton
561-391-2727
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www.bocachristian.org
Joan Perry
22
Application, Testing, Interviews
ACSI, FCIS, FKC
Yes, Need Based
Provide academic excellence and teach children
to know, love and serve Jesus Christ. PreK-3 up to
12th grade. VPK provider.
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BOCA PREP INTERNATIONAL
10333 Diego Drive, S. Boca Raton
561-852-1410
www.bocaprep.net
Lesley Fisher
18-20
Testing and interviews
FKC, FCIS & AdvancEd
January 3, 2016
An American School with an international perspective.
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GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL
336 Spanish River Boulevard NW, Boca Raton
561-416-9737
www.grandviewprep.net
Sharon Jones, Director of Admissions
Early Childhood=10, PreK-5th = 16, 6-12 = 20
Testing, interview, teacher recommendation
SCIS, Florida Kindergarten Council FCIS
Limited-need based/Scholarships Grades 8-12
February 2016
A student-centered learning environment with
close bonds between students, faculty, and
parents.
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NEW HORIZON ACADEMY
2555 NW Boca Raton Boulevard, Boca Raton
561-750-8111
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www.gonha.com
Matt Marcus
9 or less
Interview
AISF & SACS
A small private school for students who need
small classes and ample attention in order to
thrive.
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PINE CREST
2700 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Boca Raton
561-852-2801
www.pinecrest.edu
Joyce Robinson
20
Testing, interviews, history and recommendations
SACS, FCIS, NAIS, FKC
Yes, need based
January 2016. All Grades (PK - Grade 8)
Prep school with fine arts and sports. Pre-K – 8,
High School in Ft. Lauderdale.
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SPANISH RIVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton
561-994-5006 x 220
srcs.spanishriver.com
Mary Pat Smagala, Admissions Office
Low teacher to student ratio
Testing, interviews, history and recommendations
Christian Schools of FL and Middle States
Association
Limited
Early Childhood is Jan. 15, from 1 - 3 PM. Parents
of elementary and middle school students should
call for a tour.
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Students are prepared to live a Christian life in
a contemporary society through challenging
academics and spiritual development.
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ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL
3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton
561-210-2000
www.saintandrews.net
Kilian Forgus
16 Average: 1 to 9 ratio
Testing, interviews, history and recommendations
FCIS, NAIS, SACS, FKC, IB
Yes
December 2015
College Preparatory Program educating students
in mind, body and spirit.
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ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL
501 SW 3rd Avenue, Boca Raton
561-392-7974
www.stjoan.org
Debora Bradley
30
Testing and interviews
FCC
Awarded the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
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ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton
561-392-9160 x 43
www.saintjudeschool.org
Terri LaRocca
26
Interviews and Screening
FCC
Very Limited
January 2016, 9:00-11:00
School is like a large, very loving family where
parents play a very big part.
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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
701 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton
561-395-8548
www.cyberfalcon.com
Mrs. Haberlein-ext. 120
20 or less
Testing and interviews
National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Yes
Jan. 2016, 9:30 & Feb. 2016, 9:30
Quality education in a warm Christian school
environment for preK3 - Grade 8.
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TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON
447 Nw Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton
561-347-1821
www.torahacademybr.org
Admissions
5-15
Interviews and testing
FCC
Enriched program of music, Art, PE, Spanish,
private school in Palm Beach County for highest
number of National Merit Scholars, #1 high school
in Palm Beach County in math competitions,
National History Day, Mock Trial; #1 in Florida in
Moot Court, Pre-Professional program in pre-med
and pre-law; award-winning Fine Arts department
in theatre, music, dance, and visual arts; 40acre campus with facilities such as a courtroom,
science and engineering labs, state-of-the-art
media center, Aquaponics growing system, and
quiet courtyards; student to faculty ratio is 8:1.
computer technology. Enriched spiritual life.
Close family atmosphere.
BOYNTON BEACH
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Accreditation:
Open House: GOLD COAST JR ACADEMY
138 SE 27th Avenue, Boynton Beach
561-364-7388
Admissions
13 or less
Testing, interviews
FCIS, CCF, FKC
Call for Private Tours
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Accreditation:
Open House: Unique: LAKE WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
7592 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach
561-586-8216
www.lwcs.org
Deborah Murphy
25 or less
Testing, interviews
FCIS, CCF, FKC
Call for Private Tours
Parent directed, independent Christian School
providing quality Christian education.
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ST. JOSEPH’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
3300B South Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach
561-732-2045
www.sjsonline.org
Mrs. Aperavich
18-20
Application, tour, Interview, testing
NAIS, NAES, FCIS, FL Kindergarten council,
Coalition of Peacful Schools
Financial Aid: Financial Aid and Scholarships Available
Open House: Monday, January 18th 8:30 to 11:30.
Unique: An independent, educational school for Grades
Pre-K – 8th and an Early Childhood Academy caring
for children ages 1 through 3, Saint Joseph’s
mission is to educate the whole child in mind,
body, and spirit in a safe, Christian environment.
Our school is designed to provide a well-rounded
educational environment that will help children
develop into responsible leaders as well as grow
intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and
spiritually. Saint Joseph’s welcomes students of all
faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs.
DELRAY BEACH
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AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL
Address: 6200 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach
Phone: 561-495-7272 ext 1
Website: www.ahschool.com
Contact: Harold Bailey
Class Size: 18 Students Average
Admissions:Interviews/Testing
Accreditation: AISF, SACS, MSA-CESS, Ai, NACAC, SACAC, FCSA,
SFCC, College Board
Open House: February 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Unique: College preparatory school for PK3-12 grade; #1
School:
Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Unique: DAUGHTER OF ZION JUNIOR ACADEMY
250 Nw 3rd Avenue, Delray Beach
561-243-0715
www.dozja.org
Audrey Wainwright
12-24
The mission of Daughter of Zion Junior Academy
is to provide high quality educational programs
and services
School:
Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: MT. OLIVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
40 Nw 4th Ave, Delray Beach
561-274-0947
Admissions
8
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ST. PAUL’S DAY SCHOOL
Address: 188 S Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach
Phone: 561-278-4729
Website:www.stpaulsdayschooldelray.org
Contact: Mrs. Daniels
Class Size: 12
Admissions: First come basis
Accreditation: NAEs, FACCM, Gold Seal School
Financial Aid: Yes
Unique: 50 years offering Developmentally Appropriate
learning for 3,4 and 5 year children. “Where
Kindness is Key”.
School:
ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL
Address: 810 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach
Phone:
561- 278-3868
Website: www.stvfschool.org
Contact: Admissions- Desiree Alaniz
Class Size: Average 25
Admissions: Interviews/Testing
Accreditation: FCC
Open House: Private Tours. January 31st open house by
appointment.
Unique:
Hearts to God...Minds To Learning...
Talents To Service...Stewards of the earth..
Academic Excellence in a Christ-centered
environment
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TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
400 N Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
561-276-8458
www.trinitydelray.org
Raquel Marten
20-24
Interviews and/or Testing
National Lutheran School Accred.
Financial Aid: Yes
Open House: January 2016
Unique: Christian based education.
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Unique: UNITY SCHOOL
101 NW 22nd Street, Delray Beach
561-276-4414 ext. 134
www.unityschool.com
Admissions, Margo Cohen
18-21
Interviews and Testing
FCIS, FKK, NAIS
Private Tours
Success level high due to self confidence that
comes from the role the students play within.
GREENACRES
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Address: Phone: Website: Contact: POTENTIA SCHOOL
4784 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres
561-433-5557
www.potentiaacademy.org
Ms. Meeks
GULF STREAM
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Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Unique: GULF STREAM SCHOOL
3600 Gulfstream Road, Gulf Stream
561-276-5225
www.gulfstreamschool.org
Helen C. Burns
9
Gulf Stream School empowers students to
succeed, inspires intellectual curiosity, and
celebrates both effort and accomplishment. The
school is distinguished by a sense of family, small
size, and respect for its heritage.
JUPITER
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ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Address: 1759 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter
Phone: 561-748-8994
Website:AllSaintsJupiter.org
Contact: Carolyn Lavelle
Class Size: 14 or less
Admissions: Interviews and Evaluations
Accreditation:NCEA
Open House: January 22, 2016 at 8:30 a.m
Unique: Implementation of 1:1 iPad Airs. 3D printer, a
Z-space table, and robotics in addition to our two
Media:Scape Think Tank Rooms by Steelcase
School:
JUPITER ACADEMY
Address: 125 S. Pennock Lane, Jupiter
Phone: 561-747-1003
Websitewww.JupiterAcademy.com
Contact: Gigi Macatangay
Class Size: 15 or less
Admissions: Interviews and Evaluations
Accreditation:AdvancEd
Open House: January, 2016
Unique: Educational excellence in family-friendly
environment. Serving Pre K, 3-8th grade with VPK
options. (early bird, school day, extended day).
Gifted Enrichment Program (K-8th), Leading edge
technology including interactive boards, iPads,
and classroom response systems.
School:
JUPITER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Address: 700 S. Delaware Blvd., Jupiter
Phone: 561-746-7800
Website: www.jupiterchristian.org
Contact: Heather Begin
Class Size: K3 – 12th Grade 11:1 ratio
Admissions: Interviews, transcript, testing
Accreditation: SACS, NCPSA, ACSI, CASI
Financial Aid: Yes
Open House: TBA
Unique: Committed to excellence and teaching the mind,
reaching the heart, and serving the world for Jesus
Christ to the glory of God
School:
TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Address: 926 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter
Phone:561-745-1998
Contact: Lainey Azarian
Website:www.turtlerivermontessori.com
Class Size: 7
Admissions: Interviews, transcript
Accreditation:AMS
Financial Aid: Yes
Open House: February, 2016
Unique: Turtle River Montessori School’s mission is to
provide a learning environment which is wholly
nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which
children are valued individually and are free to
learn independently at their own pace.
LAKE PARK
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LAKE PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL
Address: 625 Park Avenue, Lake Park
Phone:561-844-2747
Contact: Mrs. Carol Hyatt
Website:www.lpbs.us
Class Size: 13
Admissions: Interviews, transcript
Accreditation: AACS, SBACS
Financial Aid: VPK
Open House: Call
Unique: Since 1968, our mission has been to promote
the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social,
and physical development of the young people
entrused to our care.
LAKE WORTH
School:
GREENACRES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Address: 4982 Cambridge Street, Greenacres
Phone:561-965-0363
Website: www.greenacreschristianacademy.com
Contact: Lori Williams
Class Size: 18-27
class sizes and highly trained teachers ensure the
best in elementary school education.
Admissions:Interviews
Accreditation: FCPS, Southeastern Accreditation, FACCS
Unique: Christian environment K-12.
School:
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PK4-8
Address: 410 North M Street, Lake Worth
Phone: 561-582-2242
Website:www.sacredheartschoollakeworth.com
Class Size: PreK = 22, K-8 = 25
Admissions: Report Cards, Standardized Test Results, Interview
Accreditation: FCC
Financial Aid: Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK), step Up
for Students Scholarship, McKay Scholarship, and
other limited assistance.
Open House: Call for a tour
Unique:
We provide a supportive environment where all of
Gods children have the opportunity to achieve.
School:
ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Address: 2892 S Congress Avenue, Palm Springs
Phone: 561-965-8190
Website: www.stlukeparish.com
Contact: Suzanne Sandelier
Class Size: Average 25
Admissions: Interviews and some testing
Accreditation:FCC
Unique: Everyone is someone at St. Luke’s.
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Unique: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
7259 S Military Trail, Lake Worth
561-967-1900
www.tcalw.org
Maria Wolfe
18
Pre3- 12th
We accept Step Up For Students and McKay
scholarships
TBA
1. Students perform 1-1/2 years above grade
level 2. Graduates attend Ivy League universities
3. Excellent athletic program. 4. F-1 Visas can be
provided to international students.
School:
WELLINGTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Address: 9135 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth
Phone: 561-649-7900
Website: Wellingtonprep.org
Contact: Sandy Montoya
Class Size: 15 students to 1 teacher
Admissions: Entrance Exam, interviews
Accreditation:NIPSA
Open House: Tours
Unique: The Wellington Preparatory School is a nonsectarian, independent private school. Wellington
Prep uses proven academic curriculum developed
and published through Columbia University, The
college of William and Mary Gifted Center, and the
University of Chicago. The school’s co-curricular
activities include violin twice a week, Spanish three
times a week, Meet the Masters art class three times
per week and physical education twice a week. Small
LANTANA
School: Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: Financial Aid: Open House: Unique: KENTWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
6210 South Congress, Lantana
561-649-6141
www.kentwoodprepschool.com
Mrs. Brown, Office Manager
15
Screening and Interview
Yes
Call for Individual Appointment
For children who need social, learning, and
behavioral skills.
NORTH PALM BEACH
School:
BALDWIN PREP PRIVATE SCHOOL
Address: 200 Castlewood Drive, North Palm Beach
Phone: 561-844-7700
Website:www.baldwinprepschool.com
Contact: Gena Baldwin
Class Size: 8 to 12 per class
Admissions: Interviews
Unique: K through 12. Where childhood is cherished.
School:
Address: Phone: Contact: Website: Class Size: ST. CLARE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
821 Prosperity Farms Rd, North Palm Beach
561-622-7171
Mrs. Amy Lopez
www.stclareschool.com
24 per class K-8, two classes per grade, PreK only
12 students
Admissions: Interview, transcripts, screening
Accreditation: Florida Catholic Conference
Open House: November 15th, 9:00-11:00 am
Unique: Our loving faculty and staff. Our sense of family
community.
School: Address: THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL
11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach
(PK3-8)
4875 Grandiflora Rd., Palm Beach Gardens (9-12)
Phone: 561-626-3747
Website: www.thebenjaminschool.org
Contact: Mary Lou Primm
Class Size: 16
Admissions: Testing, interviews
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC
Financial Aid: Yes
Open House: TBA
Unique: Grades PK3 – 12. The Benjamin School is widely
recognized as one of the nation’s premiere coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory
independent day schools. Drawing upon our
mission, guiding principles and 10 Traits of
Character, TBS is a dynamic researched-based
center of learning that serves a diverse student
body.
PALM BEACH
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Accreditation:
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Unique: PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY
241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach
561-655-1188
www.pbday.org
Dr. Rebecca van der Bogert
12 average
Testing, interview and tours
FCIS, NAIS
November 2016
We teach children how to learn. Year Founded:
1921, oldest independent school in Florida
PALM BEACH GARDENS
School:
Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: Unique: ACADEMY OF NORTH PALM BEACH
2526 Richard Road, Palm Beach Gardens
561-842-5511
April Chapman
10
Progressive and the children are able to work
together at their own pace.
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GARDENS SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY ARTS
9153 Roan Lane, Palm Beach Gardens
561-290-7661
Mysoto.net
Jeanne Benz
K-3:18, 4-8:22
Visit mysota.net to apply
Yes
January 25, 2016, 6:00-7:00 pm.
Gardens School of Technology Arts exists to
prepare and equip young innovators for the 21st
century.
School:
Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions: MEYER JEWISH ACADEMY
5225 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens
561-686-6520
www.meyeracademy.org
Stacy Cohn, Director of First Impressions
15 or less
Interviews and testing
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, 2013 High Performing Blue Ribbon
School, International Baccalaureate World School
Financial Aid: Yes
Unique: Private school with dual curriculum in General
Studies Judaic Studies for K-8.
School:
MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT PGA NATIONAL
Address: 353 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Phone: 561-626-9222
Website: www.montessorischoolatpga.com
Contact: Mary Sandrini
Admissions:Availability
Accreditation:IMS
Unique: Distinctively different. We aspire to serve the spirit
of the child.
School:
SCORE ACADEMY
Address: 10435 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Phone: 561-626-2662
Contact: Johanna Waldman, School Director
Website:http://academy.scoreatthetop.com
Class Size: 1:1 to 6:1 Student:teacher ratio
Admissions: Application, tour, meeting with the Director
Accreditation: SACS Advanced Ed. K-12
Financial Aid: Mckay Scholarships and Step-up for Students
scholarships
Open House Year round Open enrollment.
Unique: We offer full-time and part-time school opportunities to
fit the needs of each student. Class size ranges from 1-6
students per teacher.
School:
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Accreditation:
Open House: Financial Aid:
Unique: ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens
561-622-1504
www.stmarkspbg.org
Lynne Mullins
20
Interviews and testing
FCIS, FKC
February
Yes
Provides an academically enriched program in a
nurturing Christian environment. PK2-8th.
School:
SUNSHINE TREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Address: 6327 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens
Phone: 561-622-4173
Contact: Mrs. Hof
Class Size: 12
Admissions:Interviews
Accreditation: American Montessori Association
Unique: Pre-K – 5th. A child, like the tiniest seed needs
guidance and sunshine to grow.
School:
Address: : Phone: Contact: Website: Class Size: Admissions: TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
9625 N. Military, Palm Beach Gardens
561-253-3950
Susie Maione
www.trinitychristianpbg.org
Preschool varies from 8 – 12 in a class depending
on the age. Elementary 16-20 in a class.
Testing and availability
Accreditation: ACSI membership, UMAP
Open House: Nov. 10th, 9:00-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Unique: Age one to grade eight Building a legacy one life
at a time
School:
WEISS SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
Address: 4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens
Phone:561-627-0740
Website: www.weissschool.org
Contact: Dr. Denise Spirou
Class Size: 16 in Early Childhood 3-4 and 20 in 5th- 8th
Admissions: IQ testing
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, SACS
Financial Aid: Scholarships
Open House: TBA
Unique: The Weiss School’s mission is to foster a
community of reflective, compassionate and
unique gifted learners through a differentiated
curriculum that promotes global awareness,
leadership, critical thinking and problem solving.
RIVIERA BEACH
School:
R J HENDLEY CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL
CENTER
Address: 2800 Avenue R, Riviera Beach
Phone: 561-842-1349
Website:www.rjhendley.com
Contact: Shirley Wright
Class Size: 17
Admissions: Interviews and testing
Accreditation:FCIS
Financial Aid: McKay Scholarships & Florida Pride
Unique: God is: center, source, foundation of learning.
ROYAL PALM BEACH
School:
Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions:
Open House:
Unique: IDEAL SCHOOL & DREAM SCHOOL
400 Royal Commerce Road, Royal Palm Beach
561-791-2881
www.Dreamideal.com
Kris Soderman, Ph.D.
22 maximum
Interviews and Evaluations
Tours by appointment
Preschool 3 – 8th grade – Violin is part of
curriculum. Multiple intellegence.
School:
Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Class Size: Admissions:
Accreditation:
Open House:
Unique: SOUTHWIDE ACADEMY
100 Cypress Lake Drive, Royal Palm Beach
561-793-0657
southwideacademy.com
Mrs. Hulgin
20
Interviews and tours
NACE, NPSAA
Tours by appointment
Individualized system – grades K-12.
School:
Address:
Phone: THE LEARNING FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA
507 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach
561-795-6886
Website:www.tlffinc.com
Contact:
Debra Thornby
Class Size:
Small
Admissions:Tour
Financial Aid: McKay ESE and 504 Step Up for Students
Unique:
Our emphasis is on individualized programs
which provide structure for the diverse needs
of the students we facilitate. We customize our
flexible and personalized learning programs to
work for many different types of students. We
have flexible scheduling and offer an environment
that nurtures students to reduce stress and
frustration, keeping the focus on learning and the
goal of reaching graduation.
WELLINGTON
School:
Address: Phone: Contact: Class Size: Admissions:
Accreditation:
Financial Aid:
Unique: EDUCATION PLACE
12794 forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-753-6563
Judy Blake or Anita Kane
Mixed grades 1-5:7
Interviews, transcript, placement test
Accredited Curriculums, CITA MSA-CESS
None
Montessori, mixed age groups, individualized
instruction, small, quiet environment, accept
McKay Scholarships. Also, host Armory Arts
Programs afterschool and Saturdays.
School:
Address: Phone: Website: Contact: Admissions:
Unique: WELLINGTON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
561-784-1776
www.gowca.org
Anna M. Oaks
Interviews transcript & letter of recommendation
Wellington Collegiate Academy is an independent
private school for grades 6-8. We accelerate
learning and academic advancement for dedicated
students in a nurturing, wholesome environment.
We offer a rigorious balanced curriculum taught
by creative, flexible and highly qualified teachers.
WEST PALM BEACH
School:
ATLANTIS ACADEMY, PALM BEACHES
Address: 1950 Prairie Road, West Palm Beach
Phone: 561-642-3100
Website: www.PalmBeaches.AtlantisAcademy.com
Contact: Mary Joyner
Class Size: 15, average 10-12
Admissions: Interviews and testing
Accreditation:AdvancEd
Financial Aid: McKay Scholarships
Open House: December 2015
Unique: Specialize in children with learning difficulties/
differences (ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Autism, SLD)
K-12th grades. Small class sizes.
School: BEREAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL/PRE-SCHOOL
Address: 8350 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach
Phone: 561-798-9300
Website:
Contact:
www.bcsbulldogs.org
Vicki Ingram K2-K4, ext. 223 and Kelly Hoback
K5-12, ext. 261
Class Size:
PK: 11, K-6: 18, 7-12: 18
Admissions:
Varies by grade level
Accreditation: ACSI, Advanced ED
Financial Aid: K-5 - 12th only
Open House: January 2016, 10:00-1:00 & 4:00 - 7:00
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BCS is a family oriented school, dedicated to both
academic and spiritual growth.
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COATES LEARNING CENTER
3359 Belvedere Road, Suite S, West Palm Beach
561-689-2323
Serves grades 6-12.
10
Working with children in the Autism Spectrum
Disorders
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CONKLIN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
8966 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach
561-310-0241
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It is a private school that serves 26 students in
grades PK, K-11. Conklin International Academy is
coed
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GULF STREAM SCHOOL
3600 Gulfstream Road, Gulf Stream
561-276-5225
www.gulfstreamschool.org
Helen C. Burns
9
Gulf Stream School empowers students to
succeed, inspires intellectual curiosity, and
celebrates both effort and accomplishment. The
school is distinguished by a sense of family, small
size, and respect for its heritage.
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HAVERHILL BAPTIST ACADEMY
671 N. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach
561-683-1780
www.haverhillbaptist.com
Diana Atwell
Class Size:
15
Accreditation: Apple
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Where children’s needs are first.
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KINGS ACADEMY, INC.
8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach
561-686-4244 x 335
www.tka.net
Amy Cuomo
Testing and Interviews
January 21, 2016, 10:00-1:00 & 4:00-6:00
ACSI, SACS, FACCS
Yes
Grades Pre-K – 12th. Christian College prep.
2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence,
Nationally recognized Fine Arts program. Over
25 teams sports available. Free transportation
included w/tuition. Awarded 2014 National Blue
Ribbon School of Excellence.
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MATLOCK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
2491 Homewood Road, West Palm Beach
561-687-0327
www.matlockacademy.com
Randall Konsker
12:1 ratio
Interviews and testing
PSAA, NCAA
Limited
Tours available
Private progressive high school for bright and
talented learners. Grades 9 thru 12.
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OXBRIDGE ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEACHES
3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
561-972-9600
Admissions - Chris Marino
www.oxbridgeacademy.org
12-15
Interviews & Testing
Yes
Oxbridge Academy is student-centered, project
based, inter-disciplinary independent college
preparatory school for grades 9-12.
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PALM BEACH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
561-671-5795
pbchristianacademy.org
Admissions, Sandra Boyd
Infants 1:4, Toddlers 1:6, 2’s 1:11, 3’s 1:15, 4’s
1:10, K-2 1:16
Tours, Application, Previous Schools Records,
Elementary Transcripts and Test Scores
VPK Voucher
August 2016, tours available year round
Palm Beach Christian Academy provides a Christ
centered, safe environment where all of the
students learn based on their learning styles and
abilities. The school also partners with home
school families in Palm Beach County.
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PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY
1901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
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561-832-8815
www.palmbeachdayacademy.org
Megan Albanese, Director of Admissions
Approx. 10 students to 1 teacher
Class visit, testing and interviews
FCIS, The Florida Kindergarten Council.
Founded in 1921, Palm Beach Day Academy
enrolls students age 2- Grade 9 and is the oldest
independent day school in Florida. Nurturing
thinkers and preparing leaders while providing
a balance of high expectations and nurturing
support, while shaping the characteristics of
compassion and confidence. With small classes
led by great teaches, PBDA graduates are ready to
excel and make an impact on their world, taking
with them the richness of a true family school.
Consistently, more than 98% of PBDA students are
able to attend their first choice secondary schools.
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REDEMPTIVE LIFE ACADEMY
2101 N Australian, West Palm Beach
561-805-7975
www.rlfacademy.com
Admissions
preK3 - grade 8: 16-18 students
Call
ACSI, OREUF
Non-denominational Christian School
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RENAISSANCE LEARNING ACADEMY
1310 N Old Congress Ave, West Palm Beach
561-296-1776
www.rlacademy.com
Admissions
Renaissance Learning Academy is a Palm Beach
County charter high school serving students ages
14-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorders including
Asperger’s. The Renaissance Learning Academy’s
mission is “Preparation for Life After School”. To
achieve this mission our school helps individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorders find and hold
jobs, contribute to community life, as well as
develop and maintain relationships through
individualized custom accommodations
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ROSARIAN ACADEMY
807 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
561-832-5131 x 236
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www.rosarian.org
Mary Raich
12 months - 8th grade
SACS
Independent Catholic School sponsored by the
Adrian Dominican Sisters, providing quality
Catholic education for students from age 3
through Grade 8.
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ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
324 N Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach
561-832-3676 x 12
www.stannwpb.org
Karen Brusca
PK3-8, 28-30
Interviews
FCC
Limited
Family oriented school with strengths in
Technology, Fine Arts and P.E.
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ST. JULIANA’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
4355 South Olive Ave, West Palm Beach
561-655-1922
www.saintjuliana.org
Irene or Janie
30
Interviews, recommendations and grades
FCC
Catholic school with excellent teachers, Grades
Pre-K, 4 – 8th grade.
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THE WEST PALM BEACH JR. ACADEMY
6300 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach
561-689-9575
Glenn Timmons
15-20
Interviews, some testing
FAANS, CAPE, NCPSA
Limited
Pre-K – 12th. A place where the Master Painter is
lovingly at work on the canvas of your child.