South Florida School of Excellence
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Opa-locka, FL
780 Fisherman Street, 2nd Fl, Opa-locka, FL 33054
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B-College-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Opa-locka
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
South Florida School of Excellence is an independent private school in Opa-locka, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 268 students and around 18 students per teacher. 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 Pre-K–12
- Students
- 268
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 171 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent 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 South Florida School of Excellence 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 South Florida School of Excellence
What grades does South Florida School of Excellence serve?
South Florida School of Excellence serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend South Florida School of Excellence?
About 268 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Florida 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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