The Growing Place
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–3
Coral Gables, FL
536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Christian schools in Florida
- Serving families in Coral Gables since at least 2011
The Growing Place is a Methodist private school in Coral Gables, Florida, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 52 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 148% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 173 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–3
- Students
- 52
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Methodist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 The Growing Place 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 Growing Place
What grades does The Growing Place serve?
The Growing Place serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend The Growing Place?
About 52 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Growing Place?
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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