The Academy at Ocean Reef
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Key Largo, FL
395 S Harbor Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2011–12
In Key Largo, Florida, The Academy at Ocean Reef is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 38% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 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–8
- Students
- 47
- Teachers
- 18.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent elementary schools in Florida (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 51% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Academy at Ocean Reef 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 The Academy at Ocean Reef
What grades does The Academy at Ocean Reef serve?
The Academy at Ocean Reef serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Academy at Ocean Reef?
About 47 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Academy at Ocean Reef?
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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