AoE has created a sound foundation for early learning and critical thinking for over 40 years.
Stimulating classrooms coupled with stem inspired enrichment rooms allow students to embrace their greatest potentional.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Academy of Excellence is small private school located in the Heathrow/ Lake Mary area of Central FL. The curriculm is excellerated. Emphasis is placed on building a strong foundation in mathmatics, science, social studies, language and social skills. Children are encouraged to develope to their greatest potentional.
- AoE...Creating tomorrows critical thinkers today...
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Academy Of Excellence offer a summer program?
Yes, Academy Of Excellence offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Academy Of Excellence?
The application deadline for Academy Of Excellence is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Daycare / Preschool
1200 Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-7979
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 172 students
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(Assembly of God)
1711 S. Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 321-9690
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700 Rinehart Road
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-1707
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-1707
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Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 333-2045
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Gr: PK-K | 94 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
456 E Oakland Ave
Oakland, FL 34760
(407) 877-2039
Oakland, FL 34760
(407) 877-2039
8384.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14955 Sunridge Blvd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-0794
8384.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Brick Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5054
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5054
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Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
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Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5010
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5010
8384.6 miles
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Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
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