Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Paradise Christian School
About the School
- Paradise Christian School & Development Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1981 by Dr. Eileen Fluney in order to accommodate the educational and developmental needs of the many children and families who were constantly striving to overcome poverty.
- By providing a day care and after school programs for these children, Dr. Eileen Fluney and her staff and volunteers were able to alleviate one of many hardships faced by these families.
- “Paradise Christian School & Development Center mission is “preparing The Leaders Of Tomorrow” offering a comprehensive High Quality Early Childhood and School-age program, which specializes in the social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child; Along with our community partners, we have undertaken to inspire our children to build their self-esteem and confidence in themselves to achieve a foundation that no one can tear down.” At Paradise Christian School & Development Center, our goal is to provide access to high quality early and special education and life preparation to children of all abilities in our community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Paradise Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing The Leaders of Tomorrow
Student Body
Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Paradise Christian School?
The application deadline for Paradise Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Paradise Christian School is Our Lady Of Charity School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Little Children's Learning Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 51 students
1917 W 60th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-4424
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students
2434 W 60th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(786) 603-9223
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 50 students
1927 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 826-1379
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
1800 W 68th St Ste 110 109-112
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 558-1341
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students
2400 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 825-1477
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1900 W 44th Place
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 556-5494
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 186 students
Baptist
1306 W 49th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-4455
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1498 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 819-8999
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
795 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 989-3218
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Special Education School
12051 W Okeechobee Rd
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 828-5276
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 51 students
1917 W 60th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-4424
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students
2434 W 60th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(786) 603-9223
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 50 students
1927 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 826-1379
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
1800 W 68th St Ste 110 109-112
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 558-1341
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students
2400 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 825-1477
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 51 students
1917 W 60th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 825-4424
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 57 students
2434 W 60th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(786) 603-9223
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 50 students
1927 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 826-1379
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 23 students
1800 W 68th St Ste 110 109-112
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 558-1341
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students
2400 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 825-1477
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Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
8162 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15735 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
8162 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15950 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
8162 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18491 Sw 134th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
8162.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
8162.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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