Pinnacle Academy

6215 Lorraine Rd, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
Pinnacle Academy is a private, non-denominational school, specializing in the education of children with autism and related behavioral disorders. Our goal is to provide children and families with a unique, supportive setting-a place to call “home”. Our philosophy is based on the agreement between researchers, educators, and parents, which strongly suggests that early is essential and more is better. We believe that children should not be expected to mold into a classroom environment or teaching style, but rather that the setting and methodology should be developed to suit each individual child. We believe that the most effective education for our children is one that incorporates a combination of proven methods and teaching principles, deriving curriculum from the reinforcing conditions in the natural environment. We feel that each child’s progress should be monitored not only through observation, but also through frequent data collection and probes.

School Overview:

Pinnacle Academy
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 85 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (FL School Avg.: 37%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

Pinnacle Academy
Gr. K | 0 mi. away
Out Of Door Academy-upper School
Gr. 7-12 | 3.1 mi. away
Sea Of Strengths Academy
Gr. 3-6 | 3.5 mi. away
The Tabernacle Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 6.5 mi. away
St Martha Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 7 mi. away

View all schools in: Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County, Zip 34202

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