Sunshine State Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Hollywood, FL
1308 S Federal Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Hollywood
- Growing: enrollment up 286% since 2017–18
In Hollywood, Florida, Sunshine State Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 286% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 186 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–5
- Students
- 139
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 80 girls, 59 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 186 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sunshine State 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 Sunshine State Academy
What grades does Sunshine State Academy serve?
Sunshine State Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Sunshine State Academy?
About 139 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sunshine State 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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