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.
Religious Affiliation
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
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
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
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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