About the School
- University School Nova Southea in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 381 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, urban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 36 full–time teachers supporting its co–educational elementary and middle school programs.
- Enrollment includes 8.22% students of color, reflecting aspects of the school's student diversity.
- University School Nova Southea is a member of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
- The school is located near other private schools in Fort Lauderdale, providing families with multiple education options within a 1–mile radius.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
381 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University School Nova Southea?
The application deadline for University School Nova Southea is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to University School Nova Southea is NSU University School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 56 students
Islamic
6045 Orange Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 792-8009
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nova High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3600 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-1650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-1650
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Nova Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3602 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-3700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-3700
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3375 Sw 75th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-7100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: PK | 120 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3501 Davie Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-6900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-6900
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Davie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7025 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-5400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-5400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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