Academy Prep is designed to promote an appreciation for hard work, growth in personal responsibility, and academic and social skills. To accomplish these guiding principles, our programs are aimed at educating "the whole child." Our curriculum is based upon Sunshine State standards and geared toward bringing students to grade level and beyond-particularly in mathematics and language arts.
Upon completing the Academy Prep program, most of our students matriculate into college preparatory high schools.
Standardized testing serves to help us assess our students' progress through our curriculum and to "benchmark" them in relation to students in the local area and nation.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Academy Prep polo shirt and navy pants or skirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
All families must qualify for Private School Scholarship through Step up For Students
Admissions Director
Anita Reece
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Academy Prep is a nationally accredited nonprofit middle school for 5th-8th grade students. However, Academy Prep only admits students in the 5th & 6th grades.
- Academy Prep is designed to promote an appreciation for hard work, growth in personal responsibility, and academic and social skills. To accomplish these guiding principles, our programs are aimed at educating "the whole child." Our curriculum is based upon Sunshine State standards and geared toward bringing students to grade level and beyond-particularly in mathematics and language arts. Upon completing the Academy Prep program, most of our students matriculate into college preparatory high schools. Standardized testing serves to help us assess our students' progress through our curriculum and to "benchmark" them in relation to students in the local area and nation.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg offer?
Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Martial Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg?
The application deadline for Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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