The Pine School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

1300 Se 10th St
Stuart, FL 34996

The Pine School Photo #1 - Beyond The Classroom. Learning may begin in our classrooms, but it does not remain there. The flexibility of an independent school education means the freedom to approach lessons in exciting and new ways. Our students benefit from hands-on experiences that bring their learning to life.

The Pine School Photo #2 - The Pine School is an independent Kindergarten-Grade 12 college-prep day school in Hobe Sound, FL.

The Pine School Photo #3 - The Pine School's relationship-based education offers challenging academics in a supportive environment.

The Pine School Photo #4 - Intimate classroom settings (11:1 student-to-teacher ratio) provides opportunities for deeper approaches and more meaningful focus on fostering a true love of learning.

The Pine School Photo #5 - The Pine School has a passion for passion. All of our student-artists are supported by a dynamic team of faculty - many of them working artists and musicians themselves - and opportunities for performance and exhibition experience abound.

The Pine School Photo #6 - Without question, athletics are essential in developing well-rounded individuals. Not only do athletic pursuits encourage health and physical fitness, but they teach fundamental lessons that often cannot be taught any other way. Our coaches and athletic staff are experts at helping our student-athletes hone that competitive edge.

The Pine School Photo #7 - A Long Tradition of Opening Doors to the Best Colleges. Our goal is clear: to prepare every student at The Pine School to be a competitive candidate for entrance to the college or university of his or her choosing.

The Pine School Photo #8 - The Pine School's InvenTeam was the only group from any school in FL to receive a prestigious MIT-Lemelson Foundation grant. The group developed an Indian River Lagoon water-monitoring system and were invited to share their findings at the 2017 EurekaFest in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Pine School Photo #9 - Learning Through Service. Our students don't just check off volunteer hours to satisfy a Pine School requirement, they dig deep and come to discover how rewarding good citizenship truly is. Dedicated in-school time to give back and partnerships with amazing local non-profits like The United Way ensure unique service opportunities and promote a heightened sense of connection to the world.

The Pine School Photo #10 - A Pine School Education Is An Enduring Value. We are serious about making a Pine School education affordable. The Pine School allocates more than 1 million dollars in flexible tuition each year. The average grant is 44% and flexible tuition reaches over 30% of the entire student body.

The Pine School is an independent Kindergarten-Grade 12 college-prep day school located in Hobe Sound, FL - the heart of the Treasure Coast.

The Pine School`s relationship-based education offers challenging academics which earns acceptances to some of the Nation`s finest colleges.

Competitive athletics & inspiring arts also flourish. Over half of the School`s faculty have participated in Project Zero at the Harvard School of Education and all are experts in encouraging creative problem solving and cooperative development. All of this is is provided on a beautiful 142-acre campus (the largest of any private school in Florida).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 325 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Pine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1969

Student Body

Total Students

325 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Generous Flexible tuition Program.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Associate

Carol Dee Ankrom

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

School Notes

Message from Head of School Binney Caffrey:
An education at its most exceptional is, first and foremost, built on relationships.It is my honor to lead The Pine School as we foster relationships with students and parents alike in order to create a meaningful and connected opportunity for learning. Our small size and careful attention to each family allows us to develop a unique path for each and every student we have the privilege to educate. Welcometo a community that promotes trust and teaches character as intentionally as core academics, students quickly find faculty and staff ready to support them as they explore a rigorous academic program and develop into young adults. Our students graduate with tremendous communication, quantitative and creative problem-solving skills. However, they also leave The Pine School with a connection to and empathy for the world beyond our campus.Committing to make the gift of an independent school education to your son or daughter is no small decision. I invite you to explore our website and reach out to arrange a visit. By coming to campus, you too will feel the familial warmth and love for learning that is part of what makes The Pine School the exceptional school it is.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does The Pine School offer?

The Pine School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Pine School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.

What is The Pine School's ranking?

The Pine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for The Pine School?

The application deadline for The Pine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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