Dickens Sanomi Academy

Dickens Sanomi Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers co–ed special education programs for grades K–12 in a suburban community setting.
The school was founded in 2014 and currently enrolls 121 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 across 14 teachers.
Tuition at Dickens Sanomi Academy is $15,150 per year, which is slightly below the local average for elementary private schools in Fort Lauderdale.
The student body is diverse, with 93.94% of enrolled students identifying as students of color.
This nonsectarian school serves families seeking special education services within the Fort Lauderdale suburban area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,150
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Education meets the needs of all our students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dickens Sanomi Academy cost?
Dickens Sanomi Academy's tuition is approximately $15,150 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Dickens Sanomi Academy?
The application deadline for Dickens Sanomi Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,150
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,374 for elementary schools and $20,113 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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