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Palm Bay SDA School

Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8

West Melbourne, FL

3507 Carriage Gate Dr, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in West Melbourne
  • Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools in Florida
  • Serving families in West Melbourne since at least 2011

In West Melbourne, Florida, Palm Bay SDA School is a Seventh-day Adventist private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 19 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. The school day runs about 7 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 Pre-K–8
Students
19
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    33’11–1228’13–1419’15–1637’17–1823’19–2019’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K2
    12
    21
    32
    43
    53
    62
    73
    81

    Student body

    Black89%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Two or more races5%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Palm Bay SDA School 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 Palm Bay SDA School

    What grades does Palm Bay SDA School serve?

    Palm Bay SDA School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Palm Bay SDA School?

    About 19 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Palm Bay SDA 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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