William A Kirlew Junior Academy

William A. Kirlew Junior Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist K-8 school located in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Our staff is committed to providing quality education in a Christ-centered environment.
The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe.
Our curriculum is aligned with the Sunshine State Standards and the standards developed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Education Department.
William A. Kirlew Junior Academy is fully accredited by the Board of Regents of the General Conference of Seventh -Day Adventists, the National Council for Private School Accreditation, and the Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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William A Kirlew Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: We follow Jesus’ example by nurturing each child’s growth as a whole person: academically, physically, spiritually, and socially.
  • William A. Kirlew Junior Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist K-8 school located in Miami Gardens, Florida.
  • Our staff is committed to providing quality education in a Christ-centered environment.
  • The Seventh-day Adventist educational system includes elementary and high schools, colleges and universities in countries around the globe.
  • Our curriculum is aligned with the Sunshine State Standards and the standards developed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Education Department.
  • William A. Kirlew Junior Academy is fully accredited by the Board of Regents of the General Conference of Seventh -Day Adventists, the National Council for Private School Accreditation, and the Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for William A Kirlew Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Miami-dade County, FL is $18,057 for elementary schools and $18,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Miami-dade County, FL is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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