Great Heights Academy Inc. is a nonsectarian special education school located in the West End neighborhood of suburban Miami, Florida, serving 75 students in grades K–12.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, with 11 teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
Approximately 88% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting local community diversity.
Tuition at nearby private schools averages $18,371 for elementary and $19,485 for high school, placing Great Heights Academy within the regional private education market.
Great Heights Academy operates in a large suburban setting, providing special education services to families in the Miami area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Heights Academy Inc.?
The application deadline for Great Heights Academy Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Great Heights Academy Inc. located?
Great Heights Academy Inc. is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 51 other private schools located in West End.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Great Heights Academy Inc. is Villa Lyan (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Miami Baptist School (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Villa Lyan
Special Education School
9280 Hammocks Blvd, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Miami Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
14955 Sw 88th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
10201 Hammocks Blvd # 149
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
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Daycare / Preschool
14387 Southwest 96th St.
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 388-9526
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 388-9526
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kingdom Academy
(Christian)
9010 Sw 157th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
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