Samaritan House For Boys

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 (2026)

  • 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)

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

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Attribute
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
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
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 48%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
sliding fee scale
Admissions Director
Lisa Desmarais
Application URL
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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)

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The average private school tuition in Stuart, FL is $11,775 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Stuart, FL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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