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#1448 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Be Unique Academy Prep

School

11025 SW 84TH ST COTTAGE # 16, Miami, FL 33173

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

38:1

Score

3.2

Grades

1st – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

38:1

Score

3.2

Grades

1st – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,448 of 1,462

In Miami

#135 of 141

public schools

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About Be Unique Academy Prep

Be Unique Academy Prep is a private school in Miami, FL. Be Unique Academy Prep serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 38:1 student-teacher ratio. Be Unique Academy Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,448 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares3.1 pts below FL schools

3.2

This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 38 students, Be Unique Academy Prep is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Be Unique Academy Prep runs 38:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Be Unique Academy Prep is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Be Unique Academy Prep compares to 295 public schools serving similar grades in Miami, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

38:1

This School

24:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

601

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.2

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 89.5% vs 0%

White 5.3% vs 0%

Black 5.3% vs 0%

Be Unique Academy Prep Miami Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Be Unique Academy Prep (this school)	—	38	38:1	3.2
TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE	0.1 mi	1,614	26:1	8.6
MIAMI YOUTH ACADEMY	0.2 mi	22	—:1	—
KENDALL GREENS HIGH SCHOOL	0.4 mi	525	87.5:1	2.2
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER	0.5 mi	101	3.9:1	5.5
BRUCIE BALL EDUCATIONAL CENTER	0.5 mi	454	—:1	5.3
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER SYSTEM WIDE	0.5 mi	81	—:1	5.2
KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	343	14.3:1	7.5
SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.9 mi	404	12.6:1	7.7
SOMERSET ACADEMY KENDALL	0.9 mi	231	16.5:1	9.6
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH	1.2 mi	273	34.1:1	6.6
SOMERSET PALMS ACADEMY	1.3 mi	315	18.5:1	9.4
SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.4 mi	242	24.2:1	8.7
SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY	1.4 mi	442	21:1	8.7
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	350	10.6:1	8.8
ARCHIMEDEAN UPPER CONSERVATORY	1.5 mi	324	14.1:1	9.5
ARCHIMEDEAN MIDDLE CONSERVATORY	1.5 mi	329	13.7:1	9.1
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH	1.6 mi	451	18.8:1	5.3
ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY	1.6 mi	643	15.3:1	8.7
SOMERSET PREPARATORY ACADEMY SUNSET	1.7 mi	432	16.6:1	9.6
BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL	1.7 mi	225	17.3:1	9.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

D 1.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 38:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,203.6

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 20%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.6 / 10

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Enrollment 38

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 89.5%

White 5.3%

Black 5.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11025 SW 84TH ST COTTAGE # 16, Miami, FL 33173

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Be Unique Academy Prep may also want to explore other schools in the area. OUR PRIDE ACADEMY INC. (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ATLANTIS ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CARPE DIEM ACADEMY HAMMOCKS (rated 6.0/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ACE ACADEMY Miami	0.1 mi	15	—
TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Miami	0.1 mi	1,614	8.6
CARPE DIEM ACADEMY HAMMOCKS Miami	0.1 mi	43	6.0
MIAMI YOUTH ACADEMY Miami	0.2 mi	22	—
KENDALL GREENS HIGH SCHOOL Miami	0.4 mi	525	2.2
BRUCIE BALL EDUCATIONAL CENTER Miami	0.5 mi	454	5.3
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER SYSTEM WIDE Miami	0.5 mi	81	5.2
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER Miami	0.5 mi	101	5.5
KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.6 mi	343	7.5
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL Miami	0.7 mi	61	7.6
ATLANTIS ACADEMY Miami	0.9 mi	136	6.9
SOMERSET ACADEMY KENDALL Miami	0.9 mi	231	9.6
SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.9 mi	404	7.7
ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami	0.9 mi	47	3.8
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY INC. Miami	0.9 mi	672	4.9
ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami	0.9 mi	41	3.8
OUR PRIDE ACADEMY INC. Miami	1.2 mi	130	8.2
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH Miami	1.2 mi	273	6.6
SOMERSET PALMS ACADEMY Miami	1.3 mi	315	9.4
SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami	1.4 mi	242	8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33173 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,053

Median Home Value

$460,500

Median Rent

$1,935/mo

Population

32,042

College Educated

41.6%

Homeownership

69.3%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

44.8

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ESCAMBIA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Pensacola, FL	35	2.8
PIECE OF HEAVEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC Kissimmee, FL	41	3.7
AMERIBELGE CENTER FOR EDUCATION Lauderdale Lakes, FL	34	3.8
SERVICE LEARNING SCHOOL INC. Clearwater, FL	52	3.8
ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE Jacksonville, FL	48	3.9
TOWN 'N COUNTRY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tampa, FL	42	3.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Be Unique Academy Prep

What grades does Be Unique Academy Prep serve?

Be Unique Academy Prep serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Be Unique Academy Prep?

Be Unique Academy Prep has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Be Unique Academy Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Be Unique Academy Prep is 38:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Be Unique Academy Prep rank in FL?

Be Unique Academy Prep ranks #1,448 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Be Unique Academy Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Be Unique Academy Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Be Unique Academy Prep a private school?

Yes, Be Unique Academy Prep is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Be Unique Academy Prep a religious school?

No, Be Unique Academy Prep is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 34 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 1st – 12th
Enrollment: 38
Gender Split: 82% M / 18% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
Teachers (FTE): 1
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 177 days
Setting: Small City
County: Miami-Dade County
Phone: (786) 856-6217

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