Persimmon Early Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–4
Gainesville, FL
1121 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- One of 6 independent schools in Gainesville
In Gainesville, Florida, Persimmon Early Learning Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 4th grade. About 38 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 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 K–4
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 3.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Persimmon Early Learning 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 Persimmon Early Learning Academy
What grades does Persimmon Early Learning Academy serve?
Persimmon Early Learning Academy serves grades K–4.
How many students attend Persimmon Early Learning Academy?
About 38 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Persimmon Early Learning 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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