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Fireflies Academy

Special education school · Grades 4–10

Palm Harbor, FL

3890 Tampa Rd Ste 304, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Palm Harbor, Florida, Fireflies Academy is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 10th grade. About 6 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–10
Students
6
Teachers
1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 4 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 57% of special education schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by grade

    41
    51
    62
    71
    101

    Student body

    White50%
    Hispanic or Latino33%
    Two or more races17%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fireflies 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 Fireflies Academy

    What grades does Fireflies Academy serve?

    Fireflies Academy serves grades 4–10.

    How many students attend Fireflies Academy?

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

    How much is tuition at Fireflies 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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