Fisher Island Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Miami Beach, FL
2 Fisher Island Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33109
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Miami Beach
- Growing: enrollment up 128% since 2011–12
- Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Florida
- Serving families in Miami Beach since at least 2011
In Miami Beach, Florida, Fisher Island Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 121 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 128% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 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–8
- Students
- 121
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 74 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 81% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fisher Island Day School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Fisher Island Day School
What grades does Fisher Island Day School serve?
Fisher Island Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Fisher Island Day School?
About 121 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Fisher Island Day School?
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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