Great Heights Academy Inc. is a nonsectarian special education school located in the West End neighborhood of suburban Miami, Florida, serving 75 students in grades K–12.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, with 11 teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
Approximately 88% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting local community diversity.
Tuition at nearby private schools averages $18,371 for elementary and $19,485 for high school, placing Great Heights Academy within the regional private education market.
Great Heights Academy operates in a large suburban setting, providing special education services to families in the Miami area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Heights Academy Inc.?
The application deadline for Great Heights Academy Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Great Heights Academy Inc. located?
Great Heights Academy Inc. is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 51 other private schools located in West End.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Great Heights Academy Inc. is Villa Lyan (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Miami Baptist School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Villa Lyan
Special Education School
9280 Hammocks Blvd, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Miami Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
14955 Sw 88th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
10201 Hammocks Blvd # 149
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
The Hammocks KinderCare ![The Hammocks KinderCare Photo - The Hammocks KinderCare]( "The Hammocks KinderCare Photo - The Hammocks KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
14387 Southwest 96th St.
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 388-9526
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 388-9526
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kingdom Academy
(Christian)
9010 Sw 157th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Villa Lyan
Special Education School
9280 Hammocks Blvd, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Learning Links School House
Special Education School
14515 Sw 120th St
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 271-3500
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 271-3500
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 109 students
M.o.t. Academy
Special Education School
14202 Sw 62 Street
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 299-5915
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 299-5915
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Mot Academy
Special Education School
14202 Sw 62nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 299-5915
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 299-5915
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students
13335 Sw 124th St Ste 112
Miami, FL 33186
(786) 592-2641
Miami, FL 33186
(786) 592-2641
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Villa Lyan
Special Education School
9280 Hammocks Blvd, Suite 101
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-0220
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Miami Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
14955 Sw 88th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
10201 Hammocks Blvd # 149
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
Kingdom Academy
(Christian)
9010 Sw 157th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
9937 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 386-0008
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 386-0008
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 103 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Miami Baptist School
Alternative School (Baptist)
14955 Sw 88th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 388-8059
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
10201 Hammocks Blvd # 149
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-9981
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students
The Hammocks KinderCare ![The Hammocks KinderCare Photo - The Hammocks KinderCare]( "The Hammocks KinderCare Photo - The Hammocks KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
14387 Southwest 96th St.
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 388-9526
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 388-9526
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kingdom Academy
(Christian)
9010 Sw 157th Ave
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-3761
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
9937 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 386-0008
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 386-0008
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 103 students
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Homestead, FL 33034
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Homestead, FL 33033
(786) 601-1969
Homestead, FL 33033
(786) 601-1969
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(305) 247-4676
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 247-4676
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(786) 601-8003
Homestead, FL 33034
(786) 601-8003
8147.1 miles
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