West Dade Academy is a nonsectarian private school in suburban Miami, FL, serving students in grades K through 12 with an enrollment of 83.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 8 faculty members.
West Dade Academy's student body is 100% students of color, reflecting significant diversity within its suburban community setting.
The coeducational academy operates without affiliation to major membership associations and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
Located in Miami's suburban area, West Dade Academy ranks among the top 20% of Florida private schools for diversity.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
West Dade Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
westdadeacd@aol.com
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West Dade Academy?
The application deadline for West Dade Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
My child did not go to Preschool and had a very rough start in her learning process, she went to a charter school that did not help her at all, and to 2 public schools during the testing process that although they tried to "help her" in paper, but the method was not effective in reality. she qualified for the McKay scholarship and after much research into schools in the area west dade addressed all my concerns. they caters to the individual's IEP's (not just one or two hours a day or a week), small classrooms student to teacher ratios, close to home, affordability, and the list goes on about this A++ school. my daughter has been able to catch up to her grade level, and i couldn't be happier. she definitely has a bright future here. this school is like an extension of our family life. i now have a 3 year old that is also attending the day care and she is getting ahead on her pre school education. i couldn't be happier. the best thing is that the school goes from K-12 so they will not have to readjust to changing school over time.
5 8/20/2012
Great school! Accepts McKay and Step Up For Students scholarship. Works well with ADHD/ ADD students.
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