School Of Excellence in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers coed education for Preschool, ages 2-5. Elementary School: Kindergarten thru Third grade in a suburban community setting. The school has an enrollment of 50 students taught by 10 teachers, resulting in a studentteacher ratio of 4:1.
Annual tuition is $9,000, which is above the Fort Lauderdale private school average for elementary and middle school levels.
The school has a Christian orientation with other religious affiliation and serves a student body that is 98 percent students of color.
School of Excellence ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in Florida for school resources, including large endowments.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Black and Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost
$150
Summer Program Cost Notes
150.00 weekly
Admissions Director
Sharon Swift-Haynes
Endowment Size
$50 million
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Kids Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does School Of Excellence cost?
School Of Excellence's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students and $150 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for School Of Excellence?
The application deadline for School Of Excellence is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to School Of Excellence is North Broward Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lauderhill Community Child Care Center (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3013 Nw 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 792-6010
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 792-6010
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Lauderhill Community Child Care Center
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1173 Nw 40th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 895-2104
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 895-2104
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students Tuition listed
2404 Nw 20th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 798-2340
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 798-2340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Hope For The Future Christian Academy
(Christian)
3271 W Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 791-7623
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 791-7623
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
New Alkebulan S.t.e.m. Education Center
Special Program Emphasis
4097 Nw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 372-5211
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 372-5211
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2404 Nw 20th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 798-2340
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 798-2340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
325 Sw 27th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 368-8968
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 368-8968
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
S.o.u.l. Academy
(Jewish)
1951 W Copans Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 532-5196
1.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 82 students
3275 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7500
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2913 Nw 21st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(305) 925-0217
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(305) 925-0217
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3013 Nw 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 792-6010
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 792-6010
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Lauderhill Community Child Care Center
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1173 Nw 40th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 895-2104
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 895-2104
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students Tuition listed
2404 Nw 20th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 798-2340
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 798-2340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Hope For The Future Christian Academy
(Christian)
3271 W Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 791-7623
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 791-7623
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
New Alkebulan S.t.e.m. Education Center
Special Program Emphasis
4097 Nw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 372-5211
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 372-5211
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lauderhill Community Child Care Center
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1173 Nw 40th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 895-2104
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 895-2104
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students Tuition listed
Super School
Special Education School
4343 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 368-4981
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 368-4981
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 32 students
Gateway Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
2130 Nw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7012
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 485-7012
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Tuition listed
Kradle To Kindergarten Preschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
1269 Nw 40th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 999-5003
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 999-5003
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
3340 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 739-7094
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 739-7094
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11250 Nw 86th St
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 889-5757
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 889-5757
8181.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8905 Nw 114th Ave
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 863-5750
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 863-5750
8181.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Youth Co-op Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7700 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 819-8855
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 819-8855
8182.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 698-5000
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 698-5000
8182.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,009 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Youth Co-op Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7700 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 819-8855
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 819-8855
8182.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
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