Sai Academy in Orlando, FL, serves 12 students in grades 7 through 9 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 2 total teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Sai Academy is ranked among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity, with 100% of its student body identifying as students of color.
As a co–educational middle and early high school, the academy operates within a large suburban community near Orlando.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sai Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Sai Academy?
The application deadline for Sai Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sai Academy is The Rock Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heathrow Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heathrow Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
5210 Markham Woods Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-2045
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-2045
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
The Rock Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
6641 W State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-4388
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-4388
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
City Church Academy
(Assembly of God)
1711 S. Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Primrose School Of Lake Mary Heathrow
Daycare / Preschool
1200 Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 172 students
Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church ![Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church Photo - Our goal is to provide an educational experience that is fun, caring, and stimulating in which children grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.Our faith-led curriculum is carefully selected from research-based material that considers individual learning styles and age appropriate applications. We also set educational goals and expectations for each age group well beyond state standards. Families are the primary]( "Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church Photo - Our goal is to provide an educational experience that is fun, caring, and stimulating in which children grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.Our faith-led curriculum is carefully selected from research-based material that considers individual learning styles and age appropriate applications. We also set educational goals and expectations for each age group well beyond state standards. Families are the primary")
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
121 N Henderson Lane
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 330-4648
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 330-4648
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Rock Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
6641 W State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-4388
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-4388
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
650 Rantoul Lane
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 805-0095
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 805-0095
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Aero Lane
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 936-3636
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 936-3636
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Lifequest Academy
(Christian)
1701 S. Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-0200
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-0200
4.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
1675 Dixon Road
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 774-0168
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 774-0168
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Rock Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
6641 W State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-4388
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 688-4388
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
City Church Academy
(Assembly of God)
1711 S. Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Lake Mary Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3551 W Lake Mary Blvd Ste 205
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 324-2304
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 324-2304
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
650 Rantoul Lane
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 805-0095
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 805-0095
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 Longwood Lake Mary Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-8901
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-8901
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heathrow Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
5210 Markham Woods Rd
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-2045
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-2045
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
City Church Academy
(Assembly of God)
1711 S. Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Primrose School Of Lake Mary Heathrow
Daycare / Preschool
1200 Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 172 students
Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church ![Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church Photo - Our goal is to provide an educational experience that is fun, caring, and stimulating in which children grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.Our faith-led curriculum is carefully selected from research-based material that considers individual learning styles and age appropriate applications. We also set educational goals and expectations for each age group well beyond state standards. Families are the primary]( "Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church Photo - Our goal is to provide an educational experience that is fun, caring, and stimulating in which children grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.Our faith-led curriculum is carefully selected from research-based material that considers individual learning styles and age appropriate applications. We also set educational goals and expectations for each age group well beyond state standards. Families are the primary")
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
121 N Henderson Lane
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 330-4648
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 330-4648
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten ![St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - St. Peter's Preschool]( "St. Peter's Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - St. Peter's Preschool")
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
700 Rinehart Road
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-1707
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-1707
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13322 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
8381.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
East Ridge Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13201 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 536-8020
8381.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Windy Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3575 Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2123
8381.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Lake Minneola High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
8382 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
8382.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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