Great Leaps Academy in Palm Bay, FL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving undergraduate–level students in a midsize city community.
The school enrolls 38 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 5 teachers.
Great Leaps Academy has a diverse student body, with 23.53% students of color.
Annual tuition at Great Leaps Academy is $11,500. Located in Palm Bay, this special education program operates independently without school membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 47%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,500
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Great Leaps Academy cost?
Great Leaps Academy's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Great Leaps Academy?
The application deadline for Great Leaps Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Great Leaps Academy is Faith Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Palm Bay S.D.A. School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mustard Seed Kidz (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Palm Bay S.D.A. School ![Palm Bay S.D.A. School Photo]( "Palm Bay S.D.A. School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3507 Carriage Gate Drive
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-4551
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-4551
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
341 Emerson Dr Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Mustard Seed Kidz
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2975 Eber Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-1733
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-1733
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students
2955 Minton Road
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 943 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Space Coast Discovery
Special Education School
3790 Dairy Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-6858
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-6858
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
341 Emerson Dr Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
2955 Minton Road
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 943 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1080 Port Malabar Blvd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
West Melbourne Christian Academy
(Church of God)
3150 Milwaukee Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 725-3743
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 725-3743
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
154 E Florida Ave
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 727-0793
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 727-0793
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Palm Bay S.D.A. School ![Palm Bay S.D.A. School Photo]( "Palm Bay S.D.A. School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3507 Carriage Gate Drive
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-4551
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-4551
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
341 Emerson Dr Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Mustard Seed Kidz
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2975 Eber Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-1733
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-1733
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students
2955 Minton Road
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 943 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Space Coast Discovery
Special Education School
3790 Dairy Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-6858
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-6858
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mustard Seed Kidz
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2975 Eber Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-1733
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 733-1733
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students
2955 Minton Road
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9922
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 943 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Space Coast Discovery
Special Education School
3790 Dairy Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-6858
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-6858
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - 8th grader with his buddy]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - 8th grader with his buddy")
(Catholic)
5320 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-8866
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-8866
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1080 Port Malabar Blvd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fellsmere Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 N Cypress St
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 564-5970
Fellsmere, FL 32948
(772) 564-5970
8333.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Heritage High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Malabar Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 722-4178
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 722-4178
8333.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,960 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Bayside High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5000
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5000
8334.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2175 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5050
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5050
8334.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 984 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Jupiter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Tupelo Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 952-5990
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 952-5990
8334.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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