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Embers Academy

Embers Academy is a private, independent school, rooted in the Catholic Faith, serving grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Emphasizing the vocation of the laity, Embers is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and character formation.
Embers works in partnership with parents, who are the primary educators of their children.
Embers sees each student as a child of God and a gift from God and helps them to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and practice moral behavior.
Our young independent school is dedicated to excellence and stands for high, explicit academic standards for learning, character formation as integral to a child's full development, and close collaboration with parents who are the primary educators of their children.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Embers Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Sparks
  • Embers Academy is a private, independent school, rooted in the Catholic Faith, serving grades Kindergarten through Fifth. Emphasizing the vocation of the laity, Embers is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and character formation. Embers works in partnership with parents, who are the primary educators of their children. Embers sees each student as a child of God and a gift from God and helps them to acquire knowledge, develop skills, and practice moral behavior. Our young independent school is dedicated to excellence and stands for high, explicit academic standards for learning, character formation as integral to a child's full development, and close collaboration with parents who are the primary educators of their children.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Embers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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