Gulf Stream School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Gulf Stream School can best be described as a community working cooperatively to help children and young adults succeed by encouraging them to pursue their full potential in academics, athletics, and the arts.
A committed and highly qualified faculty creates a climate which sends the message that it's a good thing to study and excel.
Children are challenged to think creatively and become not just young academicians, but problem solvers as well.
Gulf Stream School empowers students to succeed, inspires intellectual curiosity, and celebrates both effort and accomplishment.
The School is distinguished by a sense of family, small size, and respect for its heritage.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 265 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1
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School Rankings

Gulf Stream School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Gulf Stream School
Pre-K	48
Kind	29
1	30
2	23
3	16
4	27
5	29
6	17
7	26
8	20

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Pre-K is the largest grade at Gulf Stream School, with 48 students.

Year Founded

1938

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Student Body

Total Students

265 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 47%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

14 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1

Tuition Notes

Range from $12,000 to $20,000 depending on grade

% on Financial Aid

30%

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What schools are Gulf Stream School often compared to?

Gulf Stream School is often viewed alongside schools like American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus by visitors of our site.

What is Gulf Stream School's ranking?

Gulf Stream School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Gulf Stream School?

The application deadline for Gulf Stream School is Mar. 1.

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5 8/29/2019

Have had 4 children go to this school that all had different interests and personalities. They were nurtured, challenged and taught according to their strengths and weaknesses. If they needed extra help, the teachers are always willing and able. The school teaches the whole child and not just singular focus on test grades.The children were well prepared for high school. A wonderful, warm school community.

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