Livingstone Academy Autism Center in Valrico, FL serves 92 students in grades kindergarten through 8 in a suburban setting within the Bloomingdale neighborhood.
The school operates as a coeducational special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 8 teachers.
The student body includes 70% students of color, reflecting diversity within the school population.
As a suburb–based special education school, Livingstone Academy Autism Center provides services specifically designed for students with autism in the Valrico community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Livingstone Academy Autism Center?
The application deadline for Livingstone Academy Autism Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Livingstone Academy Autism Center located?
Livingstone Academy Autism Center is located in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Valrico, FL.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Livingstone Academy Autism Center is Interactive Education Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Bloomingdale (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Interactive Education Academy
Special Education School
1474 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-2087
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-2087
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Bloomingdale
Daycare / Preschool
1280 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 438-5980
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 438-5980
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 49 students
3215 Bell Shoals Road
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 685-6377
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 685-6377
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
1311 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 662-9290
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 662-9290
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Interactive Education Academy
Special Education School
1474 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-2087
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-2087
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
5416 Providence Road
Riverview, FL 33578
(181) 366-1058
Riverview, FL 33578
(181) 366-1058
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baycrest Academy For Creative Learning
Special Education School
1904 Fruitridge St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 324-8089
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 324-8089
4.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 35 students
10512 Lake St. Charles Blvd.Riverview, FL 33578
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 374-5119
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 374-5119
4.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Interactive Education Academy
Special Education School
1474 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-2087
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-2087
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
3215 Bell Shoals Road
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 685-6377
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 685-6377
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
1311 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 662-9290
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 662-9290
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2102 Bell Shoals Road
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 689-9183
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 689-9183
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Bloomingdale
Daycare / Preschool
1280 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 438-5980
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 438-5980
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 49 students
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-2969
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
1311 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 662-9290
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 662-9290
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Daycare / Preschool
4304 Bell Shoals Rd.
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-0572
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 654-0572
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
2102 Bell Shoals Road
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 689-9183
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 689-9183
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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Quick Facts
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(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
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Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 747-3011
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2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 233-3335
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Westshore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3080
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3080
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Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 872-5382
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 872-5382
8306.9 miles
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(813) 272-3060
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3060
8306.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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