Pal Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 22 students in grades K–12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
Founded in 2014, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with a total of 7 teachers supporting individualized instruction.
Approximately 70 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
As a co–ed special education school, Pal Academy provides services across all grade levels from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Popular comparisons: Pal Academy vs. Super School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pal Academy is USA Academics (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sagemont Preparatory School, Lower School Campus (1.1 miles away)
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(954) 607-5888
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(954) 607-5888
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(954) 349-9224
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