Beacon Hill Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 215 students
Acceptance rate: 86%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Beacon Hill Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Beacon Hill Preparatory School
Pre-K	61
Kind	37
1	24
2	19
3	20
4	16
5	15
6	7
7	8
8	8

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Year Founded

1959

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 17, 2027

Campus Size

5 acres

School Motto

The Future Belongs To Those Who Prepare

Student Body

Total Students

215 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

91%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

53%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Students wear uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF)
National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

86%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Susan Hyman

Admissions Associate

Aliza Kadish

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Sports

Colors

Aqua and Orange

School Mascot

Silver Knights

School Notes

Beacon Hill Preparatory School is an independent, traditional, all-faith, coeducational school incorporating preschool through grade eight in Hollywood, Florida.
Founded by Irving and Cherie Liss in 1959, Beacon Hill School continues to be run by the Liss family under the leadership of Executive Director Andrew Liss. Beacon Hill School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation and is a member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation and the Broward County Non Public School Association. Beacon Hill School is dedicated to the fundamental philosophy, "The future belongs to those who prepare." To achieve this goal, Beacon Hill fosters the holistic development of each child.
At Beacon Hill School, the goal of schooling is to help each child grow into a knowledgeable, responsible adult who can find personal meaning and satisfaction in using his/her skills, talents, and creativity. This focus requires cognitive and intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development and growth in a caring, supportive environment that enables each child to reach his/her maximum potential and feel pride in his/her accomplishments.
Thoughtfully planned, age appropriate programs taught by experienced teachers ensure the growth and development of each child.
Masters degrees are held by many of the faculty members.
All staff members are background checked.
Our faculty represents over 160 years of experience in the field of education.
Our Early Childhood teachers have all completed their Early Childhood requirements.
The specialty teachers at Beacon Hill School include Physical Education, Art, Music, Spanish, American Sign Language, and Computer Studies are all facilitated by professionals in their fields.

Gold Seal School with the Early Learning Coalition
EMA / Step Up For Students approved
Early Learning Coalition, Readiness approved

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Beacon Hill Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Beacon Hill Preparatory School is 86%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

Does Beacon Hill Preparatory School offer a summer program?

Yes, Beacon Hill Preparatory School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Beacon Hill Preparatory School's ranking?

Beacon Hill Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Beacon Hill Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Beacon Hill Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Miami-dade County, FL is $16,755 for elementary schools and $17,988 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Miami-dade County, FL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).