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Abels Academy

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–9

Clermont, FL

350 Acceptance Way, Clermont, FL 34711

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

Abels Academy is a special education school in Clermont, Florida, for students from pre-K through 9th grade. It has about 61 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 239% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–9
Students
61
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 56 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of special education schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 63% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    18’17–1821’19–2053’21–2261’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K23
    19
    212
    36
    44
    53
    61
    71
    92

    Student body

    White64%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian13%
    Two or more races7%
    Black3%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Abels Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Abels Academy

    What grades does Abels Academy serve?

    Abels Academy serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Abels Academy?

    About 61 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Abels Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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