Very Good
#281 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 19% of private schools
Growing Together Behavioral Center
Elementary School
1808 FOREST GLEN WAY, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#281 of 1,462
In St. Augustine
#2 of 7
public schools
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Growing Together Behavioral Center
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About Growing Together Behavioral Center
Growing Together Behavioral Center is a private elementary school in St. Augustine, FL. Growing Together Behavioral Center serves approximately 41 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
Growing Together Behavioral Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 41 students, Growing Together Behavioral Center 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.
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Growing Together Behavioral Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Growing Together Behavioral Center 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
BetaHow Growing Together Behavioral Center compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in St. Augustine, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Growing Together Behavioral Center (this school) | 7.4 |
| TIMBERLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.6 |
| WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.4 |
| MILL CREEK ACADEMY | 8.2 |
| PINE ISLAND ACADEMY | 5.4 |
| PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.5 |
| PICOLATA CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER | — |
| ST. JOHNS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | 7.1 |
| CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.7 |
| JAMES A. WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.5 |
| DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FSDB) | 7.1 |
| BLIND PK-8 SCHOOL (FSDB) | 6.0 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL (SAPMS) | 2.5 |
| THE EVELYN HAMBLEN CENTER | 4.4 |
| GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN | 4.0 |
| KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.1 |
| OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.9 |
| OTIS A. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.8 |
| R. B. HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.0 |
| W. DOUGLAS HARTLEY ELEMENTARY | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1808 FOREST GLEN WAY, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Growing Together Behavioral Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.5/10, 6.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY (rated 9.0/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Ponte Vedra), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DURBIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Saint Johns), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Augustine, see our St. Augustine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEACHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Saint Johns | 3.0 mi | — |
| LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY Saint Johns | 3.1 mi | 7.9 |
| PATRIOT OAKS ACADEMY Saint Johns | 3.7 mi | 8.3 |
| TIMBERLIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 3.9 mi | 7.6 |
| ALLEN D NEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ponte Vedra | 4.2 mi | 8.1 |
| BARTRAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY Jacksonville | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 4.9 mi | 7.4 |
| TOCOI CREEK HIGH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 5.1 mi | 4.4 |
| VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY Ponte Vedra | 4.8 mi | 9.0 |
| CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Saint Johns | 4.7 mi | 8.1 |
| MILL CREEK ACADEMY St. Augustine | 5.2 mi | 8.2 |
| DURBIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Johns | 5.4 mi | 8.6 |
| PACETTI BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 6.6 mi | 7.6 |
| FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMY Saint Johns | 6.1 mi | 6.9 |
| DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT FLAGLER CENTER Jacksonville | 6.8 mi | 5.0 |
| FRUIT COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saint Johns | 6.7 mi | 7.3 |
| PINE ISLAND ACADEMY St. Augustine | 6.3 mi | 5.4 |
| BARTRAM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL Saint Johns | 6.6 mi | 7.5 |
| PALENCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 6.7 mi | 9.5 |
| CUNNINGHAM CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Johns | 7.1 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32092 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,655
Median Home Value
$464,800
Median Rent
$2,087/mo
Population
48,288
College Educated
49.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
41.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Growing Together Behavioral Center
What grades does Growing Together Behavioral Center serve?
Growing Together Behavioral Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Growing Together Behavioral Center?
Growing Together Behavioral Center has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Growing Together Behavioral Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Growing Together Behavioral Center is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Growing Together Behavioral Center rank in FL?
Growing Together Behavioral Center ranks #281 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Growing Together Behavioral Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Growing Together Behavioral Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Growing Together Behavioral Center a private school?
Yes, Growing Together Behavioral Center 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 Growing Together Behavioral Center a religious school?
No, Growing Together Behavioral Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 228 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Phone
- (904) 379-6045
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