Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 157 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery
Kind	2
1	1
2	8
3	7
4	10
5	7
6	14
7	20
8	15
9	26
10	19
11	15
12	13

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Student Body

Total Students

157 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Cliff Mattson

School Notes

Kaleidoscope School of Discovery was founded in 2005 as a school specifically designed to provide an alternative educational setting for students needing a more individualized and flexible approach to learning.
At KSOD, we utilize multiple approaches in teaching students.
We all learn differently andit is the responsibility of the educational institution to teach from different perspectives and alternating approaches.
We carefully select the curriculum best suited for student ability.
Additionally, we modify the pace in which the curriculum is presented.

School Motto: Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.

Kaleidoscope School of Discovery was founded in 2005 as a school specifically designed to provide an alternative educational setting for students needing a more individualized and flexible approach to learning. At KSOD, we utilize multiple approaches in teaching students. We all learn differently andit is the responsibility of the educational institution to teach from different perspectives and alternating approaches. We carefully select the curriculum best suited for student ability. Additionally, we modify the pace in which the curriculum is presented.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery?

The application deadline for Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery located?

Kaleidoscope School Of Discovery is located in the St Andrews Bay neighborhood of Panama City, FL. There are 3 other private schools located in St Andrews Bay.

School Reviews

5 11/2/2021

My kids got out of public school failing from the lack of one on one teaching due to overcrowding in classrooms, and due to the lack of teachers caring for the students. all 3 of my kids are now Honor roll students. The teachers take time with the students and make sure they understand the assignments.

- Posted by Parent - tasha simmons

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The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).