Marian Center School & Services (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Marian Center School & Services

15701 Nw 37th Ave Opa Locka, FL 33054

Tel: (305) 625-8354

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,374
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Marian Center School & Services Photo #1 - October 2022 - October 2023 Celebrating our Diamond Jubilee Anniversary!

Marian Center School & Services Photo #2 - Some of our oldest students in a moment of relax.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,374
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Marian Center School & Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

91%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Marian Center shirt, navy blue pants or skirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,374

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Tuition Notes

Florida Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities

% on Financial Aid

99%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sister Lidia Valli

Admissions Associate

Lisa Moore

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Sports

School Mascot

Eagles

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Farm Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Arts and CraftsCulinary Arts Club

Music Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Horse TheraphySpecial Olympics

School Notes

The Marian Center was founded and incorporated in October of 1963 under the Archdiocese of Miami as a school for students with developmental disabilities.
The mission of the Marian Center is to educate, train and serve persons with a developmental disability and assist them to wholeness, pursuant to the dictates of the Gospel and of the Church's call to love, charity and Justice.
Our vision is that The Marian Center will become the recognized leader in providing a diverse spectrum of individually based quality services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Marian Center was founded and incorporated in October of 1963 under the Archdiocese of Miami as a school for students with developmental disabilities. The mission of the Marian Center is to educate, train and serve persons with a developmental disability and assist them to wholeness, pursuant to the dictates of the Gospel and of the Church's call to love, charity and Justice. Our vision is that The Marian Center will become the recognized leader in providing a diverse spectrum of individually based quality services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marian Center School & Services cost?

Marian Center School & Services's tuition is approximately $22,374 for private students.

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What is the acceptance rate of Marian Center School & Services?

The acceptance rate of Marian Center School & Services is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

What is Marian Center School & Services's ranking?

Marian Center School & Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Marian Center School & Services?

The application deadline for Marian Center School & Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Miami-dade County, FL is $18,009 for elementary schools and $18,526 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Miami-dade County, FL is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).