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First Phase Children's Academy

Elementary School

5362 SILVER STAR RD, Orlando, FL 32808

Private

Enrollment

111

Student-Teacher

18.5:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,241 of 1,462

In Orlando

#68 of 82

public schools

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First Phase Children's Academy

5.1/10

Elementary School in Orlando · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About First Phase Children's Academy

First Phase Children's Academy is a private elementary school in Orlando, FL. First Phase Children's Academy serves approximately 111 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. First Phase Children's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,241 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.5 pts below FL schools
  • This school 5.1 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 111 students, First Phase Children's Academy 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.

First Phase Children's Academy 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 First Phase Children's Academy compares to 182 public schools serving similar grades in Orlando, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
111
This School
vs
661
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.1
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 90.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.3% vs 0%
White 3.6% vs 0%
First Phase Children's Academy Orlando Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
First Phase Children's Academy (this school) 5.1
UCP PINE HILLS CHARTER 7.3
MOLLIE RAY ELEMENTARY 6.3
RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY 6.8
ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARY 4.8
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY 6.3
HIAWASSEE ELEMENTARY 5.9
OCVS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE 6.8
OCVS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
MEADOWBROOK MIDDLE 4.9
LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER 6.1
ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE 4.0
INNOVATIONS MIDDLE CHARTER 5.2
ROSEMONT ELEMENTARY 7.2
MAGNOLIA SCHOOL 6.2
SILVER PINES ACADEMY K-12 LEARNING CENTER 5.3
DEVEREUX TREATMENT PROGRAM 5.2
WEST OAKS ELEMENTARY 5.5
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY 6.9
IVEY LANE ELEMENTARY 7.3
ORLO VISTA ELEMENTARY 6.3

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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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 111
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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)

Black 90.1%
Hispanic 6.3%
White 3.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5362 SILVER STAR RD, Orlando, FL 32808

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering First Phase Children's Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. UCP PINE HILLS CHARTER (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MOLLIE RAY ELEMENTARY (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orlando, see our Orlando schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
FIRST PHASE CORE ACADEMY Orlando 0.0 mi 6.0
FONROSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Orlando 0.0 mi
LION OF JUDAH ACADEMY CAMPUS 2 Orlando 0.1 mi 4.3
UCP PINE HILLS CHARTER Orlando 0.2 mi 7.3
MAYNARD EVANS HIGH Orlando 0.4 mi 5.4
MOLLIE RAY ELEMENTARY Orlando 0.4 mi 6.3
LEADERS IN LEARNING ACADEMY Orlando 0.9 mi
RIDGEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY Orlando 0.9 mi 6.8
LION OF JUDAH Orlando 1.0 mi 4.3
ROLLING HILLS ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.1 mi 4.8
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.1 mi 6.3
LIGHTHOUSE Orlando 1.1 mi 5.9
LIGHTHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL Orlando 1.1 mi 6.1
DREAM BIG ACADEMY OF LEARNING CORP. Orlando 1.1 mi 4.5
SPELLMAN PREP SCHOOL Orlando 1.2 mi
HIAWASSEE ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.3 mi 5.9
MEADOWBROOK MIDDLE Orlando 1.4 mi 4.9
COLOSSUS PRIVATE SCHOOL Orlando 1.5 mi
ST ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orlando 1.5 mi 5.8
OCVS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM Orlando 1.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32808 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,575

Median Home Value

$218,600

Median Rent

$1,375/mo

Population

61,123

College Educated

11.8%

Homeownership

42.2%

Avg Commute

31.2 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

32.2

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School Rating
BERYL WISDOM ADVENTIST SCHOOL Orlando, FL 5.1
CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.1
TRI-L CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Orlando, FL 5.1
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lighthouse Point, FL 5.1
FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Winter Garden, FL 5.0
HIGH POINT ACADEMY Boca Raton, FL 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about First Phase Children's Academy

What grades does First Phase Children's Academy serve?

First Phase Children's Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend First Phase Children's Academy?

First Phase Children's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at First Phase Children's Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at First Phase Children's Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does First Phase Children's Academy rank in FL?

First Phase Children's Academy ranks #1,241 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is First Phase Children's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

First Phase Children's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is First Phase Children's Academy a private school?

Yes, First Phase Children's Academy 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 First Phase Children's Academy a religious school?

No, First Phase Children's Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
111
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County

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