The Sonder Academy in Melbourne, FL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 73 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a small city setting.
The school employs 10 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 to support individualized instruction.
Approximately 90% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the community's demographic composition.
Located in Melbourne's city area, The Sonder Academy offers an alternative private education option for families seeking special education services.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Sonder Academy?
The application deadline for The Sonder Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Sonder Academy is No Limits Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Country Day For Children (1.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
No Limits Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ste 180
Melbourne, FL 32934
(321) 255-6645
Melbourne, FL 32934
(321) 255-6645
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
Space Coast International School Corp.
Alternative School
4175 W New Haven Ave Ste 7
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 339-8103
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 339-8103
1.5 miles
Gr: 2 | 4 students
Brevard Academy
(Christian)
3453 W New Haven Ave Ste B
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 345-4309
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 345-4309
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
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Montessori School
1281 S Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 951-8005
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 951-8005
1.9 miles
Gr: NS | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Melbourne Christian Academy
(Church of God)
3150 Milwaukee Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 725-3743
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 725-3743
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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