Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 102 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg
5	25
6	34
7	24
8	19

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1997

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

102 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Academy Prep polo shirt and navy pants or skirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

All families must qualify for Private School Scholarship through Step up For Students

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Anita Reece

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

GolfMartial Arts

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

Academy Prep is designed to promote an appreciation for hard work, growth in personal responsibility, and academic and social skills. To accomplish these guiding principles, our programs are aimed at educating "the whole child." Our curriculum is based upon Sunshine State standards and geared toward bringing students to grade level and beyond-particularly in mathematics and language arts.
Upon completing the Academy Prep program, most of our students matriculate into college preparatory high schools.
Standardized testing serves to help us assess our students' progress through our curriculum and to "benchmark" them in relation to students in the local area and nation.

Academy Prep is a nationally accredited nonprofit middle school for 5th-8th grade students. However, Academy Prep only admits students in the 5th & 6th grades.
Academy Prep is designed to promote an appreciation for hard work, growth in personal responsibility, and academic and social skills. To accomplish these guiding principles, our programs are aimed at educating "the whole child." Our curriculum is based upon Sunshine State standards and geared toward bringing students to grade level and beyond-particularly in mathematics and language arts. Upon completing the Academy Prep program, most of our students matriculate into college preparatory high schools. Standardized testing serves to help us assess our students' progress through our curriculum and to "benchmark" them in relation to students in the local area and nation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg?

The acceptance rate of Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg offer?

Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Martial Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg's ranking?

Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg?

The application deadline for Academy Prep Center Of St. Petersburg is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Petersburg, FL is $12,878 for elementary schools and $18,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Petersburg, FL is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).