Manatee Learning Academy
At Manatee Learning Academy, we empower students to ask insightful questions, explore disciplinary boundaries and confront conventional ways of thinking. Voted top three private schools in Manatee County!.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Manatee Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform
uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
6800 K-5
7800 6-8
9800 9-12
Admissions Director
Jae Graham
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manatee Learning Academy cost?
Manatee Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $6,800 for private students.
What is Manatee Learning Academy's ranking?
Manatee Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Manatee Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Manatee Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/5/2021
Thank you so much for making a difference in my life! I am a proud graduate and on to nursing school.
5 8/7/2019
This school has changed everything for my son. He was unsure of himself after years of falling through the cracks and not getting the help he needed. I kick myself for waiting until third grade when he didn't pass the FCAT to look for a new school. The first year, repeat third, they worked on his confidence and helped him build himself. He is now not afraid to ask questions and raise his hand. This has been a life changer for him. Thank you so much MLA!!!!
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