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Young Leaders Academy K-8

16410 Ne 19th Ave Miami, FL 33162

Tel: (305) 707-2707

ylak8.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Young Leaders Academy K–8 in Miami, FL, serves 57 students from kindergarten through seventh grade in a co–ed, nonsectarian suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a teaching staff of six educators.
Approximately 98% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment.
The academy offers a regular elementary and secondary program within a large suburban community.
Tuition and rankings are not specified, with the school located among other Miami–area private schools serving K–8 and secondary grades.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-7
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Young Leaders Academy K-8 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Young Leaders Academy K-8
Kind	23
1	14
2	9
3	2
4	4
5	1
6	2
7	2

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Student Body

Total Students

57 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Young Leaders Academy K-8?

The application deadline for Young Leaders Academy K-8 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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