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The Academy At Ocean Reef

395 S Harbor Dr
Key Largo, FL 33037

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Tel: (305) 367-2409

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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.

State or regional independent school association
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1989

School Calendar

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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

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1.5 million

School Notes

School Motto: We may be small, but we think big!
School Mascot: Dolphin

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 87 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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