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Nsu University School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3300 S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Fort Lauderdale
  • Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nsu University School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,792 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 51% 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 Pre-K–12
Students
1,792
Teachers
158 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 776 girls, 1,016 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 51% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 97% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    1,849’11–121,743’15–161,736’17–181,808’19–201,709’21–221,792’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K220
    K94
    187
    289
    3100
    4111
    5118
    6158
    7144
    8151
    9168
    10201
    11194
    12177

    Student body

    White51%
    Hispanic or Latino27%
    Two or more races8%
    Black6%
    Asian4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • 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 Nsu University School 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 Nsu University School

    What grades does Nsu University School serve?

    Nsu University School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Nsu University School?

    About 1,792 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nsu University 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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