La Scuola's mission is to cultivate creative, joyful, and compassionate inquirers who use courageous and innovative thinking to build a harmonious and sustainable world.
We have created a learning environment where each childs diverse and unique gifts are deeply respected, nurtured and celebrated.
We are inspired by childrens passion, natural curiosity and magical interpretation of the world.
We seek to add joy to discovery, as together we extend each others thinking to construct new meaning.
It is our intention to foster a nurturing environment of open ended exploration, curiosity and growth for children, teachers, and parents that deepens our connections to the community and the world around us.
It is our main objective to foster a connection between children of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds in an environment that fosters curiosity and exploration.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2006
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Scuola?
The application deadline for La Scuola is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Scuola is Palmetto Bay Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ Fellowship Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Students
Grades: PK-5 | 391 students 0.4 miles 8900 SW 168 Street
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 238-1833
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 238-1833
0.4
PK-5
391
Grades: PK-8 | 43 students 0.7 miles 9750 West Datura St
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 429-3942
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 429-3942
0.7
PK-8
43
Grades: NS-PK | 135 students 0.8 miles 9360 Sw 164th St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-7451
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-7451
0.8
NS-PK
135
Grades: 7-12 | 36 students 0.8 miles 16637 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
Miami, FL 33157
(786) 293-5353
0.8
7-12
36
Grades: PK-K | 68 students 0.8 miles 17555 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-3225
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 253-3225
0.8
PK-K
68
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