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 Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 324 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
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
324 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment ProgramSummer Performing Arts Program
School Notes
- School Motto: 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 stimulation, we produce beautiful and unique results.
- Dixon School of Arts and Sciences is a 501(c)(3) non-profit private school that uses the arts to inspire learning, creativity, and successful problem-solving.
- Students attending our school receive free education, transportation, and meals provided they apply for the Step Up for Students income-based scholarship.
- Dixon School of Arts and Sciences leverages engagement in the arts to teach traditional academic subjects with a creativity-rich, arts-integrated approach.Arts-integrated curriculum propels children to participate more actively in their education, to remember what they learn, and to explore their creativity.
- We offer a dynamic Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) curriculum.Our mission is to promote a life-long love of learning in all our students. We emphasize off-site excursions and community partnerships to drive the academic experience.
- We are a Title I school that emphasizes very small class sizes. With smaller class sizes, our teachers can more readily identify and meet all students' individual learning needs.
- Our curriculum suits students with strong interest and/or talent in the arts, science, engineering, and technology. We combine an exemplary fine arts program with a rigorous Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) curriculum.
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 and Largest student body.
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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