The Sonder Academy (Closed 2025)

About the School

  • The Sonder Academy in Ocala, FL, serves 14 co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through 10th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
  • The school employs two teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
  • Approximately 25% of enrolled students identify as students of color.
  • The Sonder Academy is a special education school located in a midsize suburb of Ocala.
  • Nearby private schools in Ocala offer similar grade ranges and enrollment sizes, with student–teacher ratios varying from 4:1 to 23:1.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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).

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