Sterling Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Online School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 342 students
State Accredited: Yes
Live Instruction: No
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Yearly Tuition: $3,300
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sterling Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

School Type

Online School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Year Founded

2010

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

State Accredited Program

Yes

Personalized Content

Live Instruction

Rolling Enrollment

Yes

Flexible Class Schedule

Yes

Accelerated Offerings

Classes for Credit/Part Time Options

Yes

Dedicated College Counselor

Tutoring/Mentoring

Community Clubs/Activities Offered

Student Body

Total Students

342 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

Students by Grade

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

Advanced Courses

AP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & Composition

AP Environmental ScienceAP United States History

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,300

Tuition Notes

High school tuition is $275/month, middle school $235/month.

Summer Program Cost

$450

Summer Program Cost Notes

$450 per credit, $275 per half credit. Same cost all year for individual courses.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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School Notes

Sterling Academy solidly prepares students for their next step in life -- whether it is college or career -- by offering a high-quality curriculum to provide solid learning, accompanied by one-on-one assistance from teachers. Students choose their study plan, whether they want to take all courses simultaneously, or take a few at a time, and study at their own pace within the plan. Students can move more quickly on the material they understand and get done sooner; they can spend more time on the material they have difficulty with, taking the time needed to fully understand the material before moving on to more difficult subject matter. Full-time students are expected to study about 30 hours per week, just as they would need to in a bricks-and-mortar school, but at Sterling Academy, students can apportion the 30 weekly hours any way that's suitable for their schedule.We also offer individual courses and credit recovery courses that students can take with us and transfer back to their local school. We are accredited by Cognia/AdvancED/SACS, so transferring credits is easy. This is particularly useful for students who want to take courses that their local school doesn't have, yet we offer, such as Chinese or Latin, engineering, digital arts, or computer programming.We offer school year-round. Students may start any day of the year. You can talk to our Enrollment Counselor to learn more, by calling 954-859-2079. You can also email [email protected]. Or, to learn more about our courses, our teachers, and our school in general, you can visit our website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sterling Academy cost?

Sterling Academy's tuition is approximately $3,300 for private students and $450 for summer students.

Does Sterling Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Sterling Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Sterling Academy's ranking?

Sterling Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Sterling Academy?

The application deadline for Sterling Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,123 for elementary schools and $20,273 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).