The Weiss School
School Notes Overview:
The Weiss School, located in Palm Beach Gardens, is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Florida Kindergarten Council, and the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools. Serving children in early childhood (3 year and 4 year old) through eighth grade, the school gives children the opportunity to develop mentally, socially, and emotionally to their fullest potential. With small classes, individual attention is a priority. Students, teachers and parents work together to map out individualized educational programs that build upon each child's special strengths and skills, while enhancing the child's self-esteem and self-concept. Our mission is to provide a warm, caring environment in which all students succeed in developing the knowledge and social skills they need to be independent thinkers. ...
School Overview:
The Weiss School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | ||
| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1989 | ||
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 274 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 19% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 45 students | |||
| Kind - 36 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 13 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 11 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,500 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 2% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Rosemary Daniels | ||
| Admissions Director | Denise Spirou | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Dance | ||
| Football | Soccer | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| art | band | ||
| chess | gymnastics | ||
| tae kwon do | theater | ||
| vocal | |||
School Notes:
- The Weiss School, located in Palm Beach Gardens, is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the Florida Kindergarten Council, and the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools. Serving children in early childhood (3 year and 4 year old) through eighth grade, the school gives children the opportunity to develop mentally, socially, and emotionally to their fullest potential. With small classes, individual attention is a priority. Students, teachers and parents work together to map out individualized educational programs that build upon each child's special strengths and skills, while enhancing the child's self-esteem and self-concept. Our mission is to provide a warm, caring environment in which all students succeed in developing the knowledge and social skills they need to be independent thinkers.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- School Notes (The Palm Beach Post)
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b - Teacher began path to career while in middle school in N.Y. (The Palm Beach Post)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 04:04:40 am
b - Palm Beach synagogues ready for High Holidays (Palm Beach Daily News)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:02:38 pm
It's the Jewish holiday season, and that means a busy calendar for local synagogues. - What a transformation! (The Palm Beach Post)
posted on September 5, 2009 at 04:03:53 am
By BARBARA MARSHALL - A family's homecoming:Rita and Les Gorenfloand their extraordinary family (The Palm Beach Post)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 08:33:48 pm
They didn't recognize their own house.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33410) | School Zip (33410) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,174 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,840 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 29 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33410) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Palm Beach Preparatory School - 60 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- The Benjamin School - 1313 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- H.i.s. Academy/institute - 12 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Baldwin Prep School - 62 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- R J Hendley Christian Education Center - 359 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
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