Founded in 1964, Unity School is a private, independent school located in Delray Beach, Florida.
Our school combines academic excellence with fine arts and music education, athletics/physical education and character development.
This results in well-rounded students prepared for competitive high school and college environments.
Unity School`s facilities include a gymnasium with theater-sized performance stage and dedicated studios for art, music, and TV production.
Our Lessons-in-Living program truly sets Unity School apart from other schools.
It focuses on earth stewardship, community outreach, peace education, and more.
Through its teachings, students develop strong morals, ethics, and values that complement the school`s advanced academic focus.
Our students are taught important life skills that help to fully prepare them as future world citizens.
We currently have an enrollment of approximately 377 students from toddler (2 years old) through eighth grade in three schools: Montessori Preschool, Unity Elementary School & Unity Middle School.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Unity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
406 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Unity Polo Shirt, Unity Shorts/Skort Navy & Khaki
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Toddler-PreK Full day $19,028
Elementary K-5 $23,500
Middle School 6-8 $25,206
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Alma Frankel
Admissions Associate
Doug Mattocks
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Community Service, Robotics Classes, STEM Classes
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama Class, Handbells, NeuroArts, Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education Classes, Spirit Squad, Sports Camps, Sports Clinics
Chess, Community Service, Robotics Classes, STEM Classes
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama Class, Handbells, NeuroArts, Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education Classes, Spirit Squad, Sports Camps, Sports Clinics
School Notes
- Unity School is dedicated to educating children in an environment conducive to excellence in education. A wealth of experiences, materials and proven educational techniques are provided, all enabling and encouraging students to pursue excellence in their lives. Students are aided in identifying, expressing and developing their unique God-granted talents and potential. The value of a positive mental attitude for successful living is emphasized. Students learn to recognize, relate, assimilate and apply universal principals. Family involvement in the formal and informal education process is expected. Education is an ongoing lifetime process and the joys of learning are cultivated.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Unity School offer?
Unity School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, E-sports, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Unity School's ranking?
Unity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Unity School?
The application deadline for Unity School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/21/2022
Unity school is an amazing school. unity is a family community, and her Montessori preschool program is the best. Unity is so unique in her program living of lessons is the only school with this amazing program. My kids love it! We love unity school. You are not gonna find another school like this.
5 8/17/2022
Unity school has been an integral part of our family for over twenty years. Our children began in the Montessori Preschool and graduated in 8th grade. They learned how to play instruments, how to express themselves artistically, how to be kind & considerate peace ambassadors, and how to learn subjects a grade level ahead. They made wonderful friends, as did we as parents. The teachers were consistently nurturing and went out of their way to help students learn. The campus is filled with oak trees and outdoor learning environments. The athletics are solid with a huge field. Coaches are fun and committed. It's been a wonderful Unity journey.
5 5/1/2012
We started Unity at the pre-K level for the Montessori teaching and unique family environment. Our son is now in 1st grade and is excelling beyond our belief in all aspects of academics, participating in violin, chess, arts, sports, and reading at a 3rd grade level. The lessons in living programs places Unity School in a different league than a typical private school, as the program teaches the children about kindness, conflict resolution, peace and emotional development. The school has Green qualifications, a healthy food policy and a tree-to-table program complete with on-site gardening to educate the children on a full range of nutrition. Above all, the warmth and exceptional display of parental involvement says it all, and is what makes this school so special. There is a sponsor family in place for every new family, as well as an ambassador child for every new student. We are quite fortunate to be a part of Unity School and the culture it creates and reinforces for our child and for our family.
5 1/19/2012
We selected Unity school because of the Montesorri preschool. Because of this hands on learning approach our son thrived and grew incedibly in his first year. He was reading level 1 readers and doing simple math and was engaged and excited to learn and do it. Though the school transistions to traditional learning in kindergarten this program springboarded him into the advanced educational program that Unity offers throughout the grades. My son loves all the Unity is and so do I as a parent. The teachers are incredible, intelligent, caring, nurturing, patient, communicative with parents. The schools excellent advanced teaching level paired with the lessons in living program which is unlike anything I've seen and the addition of the arts and sports programs make this hands down the best school around.
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