Dixon School of Arts & Sciences serves grades K-8. We're a private STEAM school that celebrates the diversity of race, gender, ethnicity and religion.
Our mission is to nurture high academic achievement through the use of the arts, positive learning environments, beneficial relationships & high-caliber instruction.
We tailor these experiences to individual student & family needs.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Each child’s potential is like a pinwheel.
Student Body
Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We accept Step-Up for Students Scholarships.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Dixon School of Arts & Sciences is a private, kindergarten through 8th-grade school, serving at-risk youth living in Escambia County, Florida.
- We offer a world-class Fine Arts program as well as a robust Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) curriculum.
- Dixon was founded in 2008 to offer students an experience that expands the boundaries of traditional public schools. Our goal is to integrate core academics, engaging field trips, and the arts to make each child thrive.
- We encourage our scholars to aspire to attain post-secondary education and assume meaningful, productive positions in the global workforce.
- Our motto is each child`s potential is like a pinwheel. By exposing the blades of each student`s metaphorical pinwheels to positive physical, mental, academic and spiritual stimulus, we produce beautiful and unique results.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences offer?
Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences offers 1 interscholastic sports: Dance.
What is Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences's ranking?
Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences?
The application deadline for Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences located?
Dixon School Of Arts And Sciences is located in the Westpointe Heritage neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.
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