Igloo Academy

5309 29th Street East Ellenton, FL 34222
www.ellentonice.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Igloo Academy in Ellenton, FL serves 56 students in grades 3 through 12 within a rural community setting.
  • The co–ed, nonsectarian school was founded in 2016 and has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 7 teaching staff.
  • Approximately 17% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity in the enrollment.
  • As a rural Florida private school, Igloo Academy offers an elementary and secondary academic program without religious affiliation.
  • The school is among several private K–12 options within a five–mile radius, providing an alternative for families seeking smaller enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Mascot: The Ice Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Igloo Academy?
The application deadline for Igloo Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Manatee County, FL is $13,027 for elementary schools and $14,210 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Manatee County, FL is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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