Samaritan House For Boys (2025-26 Profile)

1490 Se Cove Rd
Stuart, FL 34997

The Samaritan Center for Boys is a rural home campus for boys ages 7 through 13, located in Stuart, on the East Coast of South Florida.

Boys live in disciplined home environments with a Christian teachingparent family, pursue their academic needs in our on-site private school, and have a chance to become well-directed and productive citizens.

The Samaritan Center gives real hope to tragedy-based or behavior-difficult boys during their critical developmental years.

We endeavor to redirect boys behaviorally by offering parameters in which to learn Accountability, Responsibility, and Trust.

Through Christian instruction, steady work, correction, and encouragement, the boys develop genuine self-esteem and a firm foundation on which to build good lives.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 8 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Samaritan House For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

adha, preventive behavior issues

Student Body

Total Students

8 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 47%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

sliding fee scale

Admissions Director

Lisa Desmarais

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

The SamaritanCenter for Boys is a rural home campus for boys ages 7 through 13, located in Stuart, on the East Coast of South Florida. Boys live in disciplined home environments with a Christian houseparent family, pursue their academic needs in our on-site private school, and have a chance to become well-directed and productive citizens. The SamaritanCenter gives real hope to tragedy-based or behavior-difficult boys during their critical developmental years. We endeavor to redirect boys behaviorally by offering parameters in which to learn Accountability, Responsibility, and Trust. Through Christian instruction, steady work, correction, and encouragement, the boys develop genuine self-esteem and a firm foundation on which to build good lives.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Samaritan House For Boys is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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