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The Pine School

Independent school · Grades K–12

Hobe Sound, FL

12350 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Florida
  • Serving families in Hobe Sound since at least 2011

In Hobe Sound, Florida, The Pine School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 470 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 88% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
470
Teachers
61.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 237 girls, 233 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 88% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 82% of independent schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    410’11–12357’13–14354’17–18348’19–20391’21–22470’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    132
    225
    331
    430
    531
    641
    742
    842
    954
    1052
    1140
    1227

    Student body

    White79%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Two or more races5%
    Black3%
    Asian3%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Pine School whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about The Pine School

    What grades does The Pine School serve?

    The Pine School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend The Pine School?

    About 470 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Pine School?

    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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