Spring Valley School

2109 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683-0346
Spring Valley School is a school where students ages 4-19 develop interpersonal skills and responsibility democratically, balanced by the freedom to pursue personal interests and passions. Spring Valley is one of over 30 Sudbury Schools worldwide, based on the highly successful Sudbury Valley School, which was founded in 1968, in Framingham, Massachusetts. The primary learning for students at any Sudbury school is to discover what their passion is. This is an intense learning process. Any Adult understands how few of us truly discover who we are, what we want, and exactly how to "follow our bliss" until late in life, if ever. Children and Teens who are allowed to pursue this process young become eager to learn the academics that they need to succeed. In such a climate a student's own interests determine the course of his/her day. Here the ebb and flow of activity depends upon individually pursued directions. Students often join and share an activity initiated by someone else Thus there is a constant interpersonal transfer of information, communication, and enthusiasm between members of the community. In such a flexible and egalitarian context, interpersonal and communication skills become very important.

School Overview:

Spring Valley School
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Year Founded 1997
Student Body
Total Students 21 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (FL School Avg.: 37%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,800
Tuition Notes We offer significant sibling discounts and tuition assistance to those who qualify.
% on Financial Aid 33%
Admissions Associate dballou@springvalleyschool.com

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Spring Valley School
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
New Horizons Country Day School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-5 | 0.1 mi. away
Palm Harbor Montessori Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.3 mi. away
Center Academy
Gr. 4-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Huntington Learning Center
Gr. 2-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Precious People Learning Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.8 mi. away

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