Weiss School

4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-0334
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. We understand the unique needs of Gifted Students, and have been educating the gifted population (PreK to 8th Grade) since 1989. Our  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:

Weiss School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported Gifted Program
Year Founded 1989
Student Body
Total Students 235 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 19% (FL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 16 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,500
% on Financial Aid 2%
Admissions Director Bettina Knoblauch
Admissions Associate Suzanne Otero
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Dance
Football Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
art band
chess gymnastics
tae kwon do theater
vocal

School Notes:

  • We understand the unique needs of gifted children, and provide a highly individualized gifted educational program that addresses challenges, builds upon strengths, and unleashes the potential of each young mind and spirit we serve.

  • Profile last updated: 08/23/2011

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Weiss School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Nativity Lutheran Church & School
Gr. K-4 | 0.5 mi. away
Church In The Gardens Preschool
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.6 mi. away
Peter Pan Preschool
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.7 mi. away
St Mark's Episcopal School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away

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