Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Debbie School
About the School
- The Debbie School's mission is to nurture and enrich the lives of children during the critical years of early learning and create the foundation for our students to flourish throughout their lives.
- The Debbie School provides early intervention services for children through the Auditory/Oral Education Program, the Early Education Program, and the Infant, Toddler, Preschool Education Program.
- Our service credo is to provide an environment where young children of all backgrounds and disabilities have opportunities to learn, explore, socialize, and play; provide quality services for young children with disabilities and their families in an inclusive setting with typically developing peers; and provide a loving, friendly, and safe educational environment where children will be able to reach their full potential.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 48%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Debbie School's mission is to nurture and enrich the lives of children during the critical years of early learning and create the foundation for our students to flourish throughout their lives. The Debbie School provides early intervention services for children through the Auditory/Oral Education Program, the Early Education Program, and the Infant, Toddler, Preschool Education Program. Our service credo is to provide an environment where young children of all backgrounds and disabilities have opportunities to learn, explore, socialize, and play; provide quality services for young children with disabilities and their families in an inclusive setting with typically developing peers; and provide a loving, friendly, and safe educational environment where children will be able to reach their full potential.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Glenn Flores, M.D., FAAP - Chair of Pediatrics -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Debbie School?
Debbie School famous alumni include: Glenn Flores, M.D., FAAP - Chair of Pediatrics.
When is the application deadline for Debbie School?
The application deadline for Debbie School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Debbie School located?
Debbie School is located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other private schools located in Allapattah.
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