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Genesis School (Closed 2016)

6609 River Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Genesis School, founded in 1977, is an independent co-educational day school for students two years of age through Fifth Grade.
At the heart of the philosophy at Genesis is our deep commitment to the development of the unique qualities of each child in an atmosphere of respect and understanding.
The Preschool curriculum is based on the developmental needs of young children and includes instruction in academic readiness skills, phonics, art, music, physical education, and creative experiences.
The Elementary curriculum emphasizes a strong language arts program, mathematics, social studies, and science, as well as Spanish, art, physical education, music, and computer.
The mission statement of Genesis School shall be to instill in each student a lifelong love of learning while providing a strong foundation for further education in a safe environment.
The purpose of The Genesis School shall be to provide each child with a challenging curriculum which will allow him to progress academically, physically, and socially in accordance with the philosophy; to maintain a small pupil-teacher ratio.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Genesis School, founded in 1977, is an independent co-educational day school for students two years of age through Fifth Grade. At the heart of the philosophy at Genesis is our deep commitment to the development of the unique qualities of each child in an atmosphere of respect and understanding. The Preschool curriculum is based on the developmental needs of young children and includes instruction in academic readiness skills, phonics, art, music, physical education, and creative experiences. The Elementary curriculum emphasizes a strong language arts program, mathematics, social studies, and science, as well as Spanish, art, physical education, music, and computer. The mission statement of Genesis School shall be to instill in each student a lifelong love of learning while providing a strong foundation for further education in a safe environment. The purpose of The Genesis School shall be to provide each child with a challenging curriculum which will allow him to progress academically, physically, and socially in accordance with the philosophy; to maintain a small pupil-teacher ratio.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Genesis School?
The application deadline for Genesis School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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