CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL
Kind	6
1	1
2	8
3	6
4	3
5	4
6	4
7	6
8	4
9	9
10	5
11	10
12	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

SLD, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Dyslexia

Year Founded

1973

School Calendar

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School Motto

Championing Students CES Academy helps each student win and belong because everyone deserves a chance to succeed in school and life.

Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

CES Academy Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Scholarships are available for families through: the Florida Department of Education (DOE) School Choice Office. All Florida students are eligible for the Step Up For Students (SUFS) Scholarship which means you may qualify for FREE or REDUCED Tuition!

Admissions Director

Dan Icavone

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ArtComputer Labs

Field Trips

School Notes

CES Academy of St. Petersburg helps each student win and belong because everyonedeserves a chance to succeed in school and life.

Tuition Scholarships are available for families through: the Florida Department of Education (DOE) School Choice Office. All Florida students are eligible for the Step Up For Students (SUFS) Scholarship which means you may qualify for FREE or REDUCED Tuition!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL cost?

CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What sports does CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL offer?

CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

What is CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL's ranking?

CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL?

The application deadline for CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/11/2025

My daughter is attending CES for the school year 2024/2025, third grade. Classes are blended from 3rd through 5th, which we like, as it gives her opportunities to advance forward in certain subjects. Principle Dr. Dan and V.P. Kristina are awesome at what they do and caring. Great school, safe and for recess they get to utilize the indoor gym at the Lealman Exchange building, which adjoins CES.

- Posted by Parent - Kevin Hunter

5 6/20/2012

My son was one of the charter students in the Broach School. I have nothing bad to say about this school, in fact, i have nothing but praise for the staff of the school. I would recommend that if your student is eligible, that you get them signed up for the next school year.. you will be glad you did.. By the way, my son graduated from broach this past year(2012)....

- Posted by Parent - stan5

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The average private school tuition in Saint Petersburg, FL is $13,516 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 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).