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School of Excellence

Independent school · Grades K–7

Fort Lauderdale, FL

1144 NW 31st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 11 independent schools in Fort Lauderdale

School of Excellence is an independent private school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. It has about 25 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 47% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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–7
Students
25
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of independent elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    17’11–1247’15–1659’17–1850’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K5
    11
    23
    37
    41
    52
    63
    73

    Student body

    Black96%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask School of Excellence 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 School of Excellence

    What grades does School of Excellence serve?

    School of Excellence serves grades K–7.

    How many students attend School of Excellence?

    About 25 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at School of Excellence?

    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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