University School Nova Southea in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serves 381 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, urban setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with 36 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its co鈥揺ducational 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鈥搈ile radius.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
381 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 University School Nova Southea?
The application deadline for University School Nova Southea is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Theacademy At The Mailmansegalcenter At Nsu
Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
Diverseabilities
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 50 students
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Diverseabilities
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Know-it-all Preparatory School And Tutoring Center
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8
T.i.e.s.
(Islamic)
6045 Orange Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 792-8009
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 792-8009
1.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 56 students
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Alternative School
4650 Sw 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 581-8222
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Diverseabilities
Special Education School
11850 State Road 84, Ste A10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 401-2024
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Tuition listed
Children's World South Of Davie
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
Know-it-all Preparatory School And Tutoring Center
Special Education School (Christian)
4188 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 530-4185
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3375 SW 75 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 262-4506
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 2,061 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Theacademy At The Mailmansegalcenter At Nsu
Special Education School
7600 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-6928
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7601 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 475-8584
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 50 students
St. David Catholic School
(Catholic)
3900 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 472-7086
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Tuition listed
Children's World South Of Davie
Alternative School
6700 Griffin Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 533-2844
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 51 students
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(305) 597-9950
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