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Emerald Coast Autism Center

Special education school · Grades 1–4

Niceville, FL

80 College Blvd E, Niceville, FL 32578

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Niceville
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

In Niceville, Florida, Emerald Coast Autism Center is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 4th grade. About 46 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6 hours, 241 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–4
Students
46
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
241 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 51% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 37 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    47’19–2010’21–2246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded25
    15
    25
    36
    45

    Student body

    White78%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black11%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Emerald Coast Autism Center 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 Emerald Coast Autism Center

    What grades does Emerald Coast Autism Center serve?

    Emerald Coast Autism Center serves grades 1–4.

    How many students attend Emerald Coast Autism Center?

    About 46 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Emerald Coast Autism Center?

    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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