The Academy At Ocean Reef in Key Largo, FL, serves 29 students ingrades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Established in1989, this nonsectarian, coed school maintains a studentteacherratio of 3:1, supported by 10 teachers.
Approximately 27% of thestudent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Theschool is a member of the National Association of IndependentSchools and regional independent school associations.
The AcademyAt Ocean Reef offers an elementary and middle school programfocused on small class sizes in a rural Florida location.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 8, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 11, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki bottoms and school logo shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$1.5 million
School Notes
- School Motto: We may be small, but we think big!
- School Mascot: Dolphin
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Academy At Ocean Reef often compared to?
The Academy At Ocean Reef is often viewed alongside schools like Dolphin Montessori Children's House by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Academy At Ocean Reef?
The application deadline for The Academy At Ocean Reef is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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