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The mission of Center Academy is to provide students with a learning environment that facilitates the development of self-confidence, motivation, and academic skills, and gives students the opportunity to achieve success in life.
It is often difficult for a child to maintain self-esteem when his/her learning requirements differ from other students in school.
Therefore, we offer a highly structured educational program in an atmosphere that is familiar, understanding, nurturing, and supportive.
Center Academy helps students with average to above average intelligence who "fall through the cracks" in school, or who need special help with organization, motivation, and/or social skills.
The mission of Center Academy is to provide students with a
learning environment that facilitates the development of
self-confidence, motivation, and academic skills, and gives
students the opportunity to achieve success in life.
It is often difficult for a child to maintain self-esteem when
his/her learning requirements differ from other students in
school.
Therefore, we offer a highly structured educational program in
an atmosphere that is familiar, understanding, nurturing, and
supportive.
Center Academy helps students with average to above average
intelligence who "fall through the cracks" in school, or who need
special help with organization, motivation, and/or social
skills.
Grades: PK-12 | 419 students9.4 miles 990 62nd Avenue NE Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 525-1419
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(6 reviews)
51/10/2025
Center Academy has been an enormous blessing to our child and our family! We are so happy we moved him here after a very poor experience at another local private school for ADHD and autistic kids. Our child came to C.A. 2 years behind in 7th grade, struggling to learn, hating school, fighting us daily just to get him out the door and to school... 2 years later, he is fully on grade level and ready to enter high school. He has a positive attitude. He is making honor roll, not just completing his work but comprehending and retaining the lessons. He is more organized, more happy, and more content to go to school and perform well while there. We owe this to Center Academy's program and a very dedicated and impressive teacher, Ms. DelCampo. The entire staff is invested in these kids. They aren't easy on him, but they work with compassion and genuine care to help the kids focus and progress. I can say safely, we have only 1 regret... that we chose the other school for 5th grade and not CA. I can only imagine how much sooner he would have found joy in learning, how much sanity we would have saved, and how much further he would be if we had chosen Center Academy for 5th grade instead of waiting until after 6th to make the move. I truly cannot say enough how thankful we are to have the Center Academy team in our life. They really have made all the difference in the world to our son's education and his overall day-to-day happiness. Any of you that have an ADHD or autistic kid can appreciate just how hard it is to get these kids to want to go to school, and even harder to get them doing well. To have my child happy, content, and performing as well as his neurotypical peers is priceless! Thank you, Center Academy.
- Posted by Parent - Kendra B
52/11/2020
My son has been at Center Academy for 2 years and we love it. He likes all his teachers and classmates, and I like it that he has PE every day, gets outside a lot, and there is a no homework policy. I also like that there are not a lot of demands on the parent, such as volunteer hours. Overall, great experience.
- Posted by Parent - Parent
55/17/2016
"I have been so happy with my daughter's progress. I especially appreciate your well trained staff that knows her needs, capabilities, and when not to push her. She has come so far emotionally as well."
Thank you!
- Posted by Parent - rlhar
55/21/2012
My son has been at Center Academy since 8th grade. We moved him there because he was drowning in the public school system. He graduates this year thanks to Center Academy and the teachers. All his teachers have been available to speak with when there were concerns and they were quick to let us know if he was falling behind in his work. The principal always puts the students first and is there to help them out. The cookouts at the sporting events have really helped bring the students and parents together. My son has also enjoyed the prom and dances as well as playing flag football. Moving him to Center Academy was the best choice we could have made. And we are very happy we did!
- Posted by Parent - jtjj1
55/21/2012
Great school, great teachers and great staff. My son has attended for two years. I truly believe that without the encouragement and support of the school director, teachers and staff that he would not be graduating. My son has enjoyed the sports program and the family cookouts have been a great way to meet parents.
The school director has been a positive role model and mentor for my son.
Thanks to everyone at Center Academy!
- Posted by Parent - lisa4
55/1/2012
My child has had a wonderful education for the 6 years she has attended Center Academy and her favorite teacher is Mr. Hawe (always). He is a good teacher and cares about this students.
- Posted by Parent - kenma
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