About the School
- University School Nova Southea in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 381 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, urban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 36 full–time teachers supporting its co–educational elementary and middle school programs.
- Enrollment includes 8.22% students of color, reflecting aspects of the school's student diversity.
- University School Nova Southea is a member of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and offers a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
- The school is located near other private schools in Fort Lauderdale, providing families with multiple education options within a 1–mile radius.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
381 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University School Nova Southea?
The application deadline for University School Nova Southea is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to University School Nova Southea is NSU University School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 56 students
Islamic
6045 Orange Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 792-8009
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 1 student
Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students
Catholic
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
13850 Nw 41st St
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 694-4444
8177 miles
Gr: 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
8177.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
8177.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
8177.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
8177.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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