Florida Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Melbourne, FL
1950 Academy Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Melbourne
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Florida
In Melbourne, Florida, Florida Preparatory Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 133 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Florida. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 133
- Teachers
- 19.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 55 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 54% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Florida Preparatory Academy 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 Florida Preparatory Academy
What grades does Florida Preparatory Academy serve?
Florida Preparatory Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Florida Preparatory Academy?
About 133 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Florida Preparatory 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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