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Great Leaps Academy

Special education school · Grades K–6

Palm Bay, FL

1320 Culver Dr NE Ste 3, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in Florida

In Palm Bay, Florida, Great Leaps Academy is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 19 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6 hours, 223 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
19
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
223 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in Florida (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 37 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    18’17–1824’19–2038’21–2219’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K2
    23
    33
    44
    52
    65

    Student body

    White37%
    Hispanic or Latino26%
    Two or more races26%
    Asian11%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

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

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    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 Great Leaps Academy

    What grades does Great Leaps Academy serve?

    Great Leaps Academy serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Great Leaps Academy?

    About 19 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Great Leaps 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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