The Sunflower Academy offers appropriately age structured interactive academic and social activities that empower children to cultivate individual skill building, character development and positive social norms.
Programs are provided in an environment supervised by trained and caring adult role models.
The Sunflower Academy program is designed to improve the academic achievement of young children and their parents, especially in the areas of reading and family enrichment.
Through the development of a community library, health and nutrition program, and a strong literacy program, program participants will be empowered to achieve academic success throughout their school careers.
Our children are exposed to and receive individualized assistance in developing their creative and critical thinking skills, peer interaction, understanding cultural differences, physical and nutritional maintenance.
Parents are committed partners in this program and are also assisted in various areas thereby empowering them.
in their efforts to deal ore effectively with day-do-day family challenges.
Our mission is to develop confident, motivated, self-disciplined students who have the essential skills and aptitudes to accomplish required goals successfully at each grade level.
We will achieve this by providing a challenging curriculum designed to develop and increase the critical thinking skills of students.
Delivered by capable, innovative teachers in a positive, safe, nurturing environment and in conjunction with the involvement of parents, the community, administrators, and staff members.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sunflowers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflowers Academy's ranking?
Sunflowers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sunflowers Academy?
The application deadline for Sunflowers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sunflowers Academy located?
Sunflowers Academy is located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 13 other private schools located in Little Havana.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
This past school year has been an awesome experience for myself and my 3 children. The teachers are great and my kids enjoy going here. We are all excited and looking forward to the new school year.
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