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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
381 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 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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Quick Facts
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
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Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 50 students
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Tuition listed
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