South Walton Academy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
305 Mack Bayou Rd Ste 100, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Santa Rosa Beach
- Growing: enrollment up 189% since 2019–20
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, South Walton Academy is a special education school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 133 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 189% since 2019–20. 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–12
- Students
- 133
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 41 girls, 92 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of special education schools in Florida.
- Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 Walton 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 South Walton Academy
What grades does South Walton Academy serve?
South Walton Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend South Walton Academy?
About 133 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Walton 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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