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#923 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Little Steps Academy

School

26 WILLOW DR, Orlando, FL 32807

Private

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

8.3:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 11th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#923 of 1,462

In Orlando

#46 of 82

public schools

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Little Steps Academy

6.0/10

School in Orlando · grades Pre-K – 11th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.4/10

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About Little Steps Academy

Little Steps Academy is a private school in Orlando, FL. Little Steps Academy serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Steps Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 149 students, Little Steps 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.

At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Little Steps Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Little Steps 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 Little Steps Academy compares to 199 public schools serving similar grades in Orlando, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
This School
vs
17:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
149
This School
vs
776
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 97.3% vs 0%
White 2% vs 0%
Black 0.7% vs 0%
Little Steps Academy Orlando Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Little Steps Academy (this school) 6.0
AZALEA PARK ELEMENTARY 7.1
COLONIAL HIGH 4.8
ACCESS CHARTER 4.1
ROBERTO CLEMENTE MIDDLE 4.9
FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY 6.8
ENGELWOOD ELEMENTARY 5.8
BETA 7.4
UCP DOWNTOWN CHARTER 2.7
CHICKASAW ELEMENTARY 5.8
PASSPORT CHARTER 6.2
DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY 7.3
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT CHICKASAW TRAIL 5.0
ACCELERATION EAST 7.3
CHENEY ELEMENTARY 7.6
LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY 5.4
BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY 8.5
CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER 5.6
AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL 8.8
GLENRIDGE MIDDLE 5.4
LAKE COMO SCHOOL 7.2

Showing 20 of 199 schools. View all schools in Orlando

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)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 5%
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 149
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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 97.3%
White 2.0%
Black 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

26 WILLOW DR, Orlando, FL 32807

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Little Steps Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. LEADERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is AZALEA PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Orlando, see our Orlando schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
AZALEA PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL Orlando 0.2 mi 7.4
GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orlando 0.5 mi 6.9
AZALEA PARK ELEMENTARY Orlando 0.5 mi 7.1
COLONIAL HIGH Orlando 0.6 mi 4.8
ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP Orlando 0.7 mi 6.9
ACCESS CHARTER Orlando 0.9 mi 4.1
ROBERTO CLEMENTE MIDDLE Orlando 1.0 mi 4.9
ENGELWOOD ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.2 mi 5.8
FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.2 mi 6.8
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY CHARTER Miami 1.3 mi 5.8
CHRISTIAN VICTORY ACADEMY Orlando 1.3 mi 6.9
UCP DOWNTOWN CHARTER Orlando 1.4 mi 2.7
BETA Orlando 1.4 mi 7.4
CHICKASAW ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.5 mi 5.8
GENERATION OF HOPE ACADEMY INC 2 Orlando 1.6 mi 4.8
PASSPORT CHARTER Orlando 1.7 mi 6.2
LEADERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Orlando 1.6 mi 8.2
BEST MEMORIES ACADEMY Orlando 1.7 mi
DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY Orlando 1.7 mi 7.3
ACCELERATION EAST Orlando 1.9 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,583

Median Home Value

$247,700

Median Rent

$1,471/mo

Population

34,933

College Educated

25%

Homeownership

50.1%

Avg Commute

29.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Median Age

36.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BETHANY LEARNING ACADEMY Orlando, FL 6.0
CHRISTI STEPPS ACADEMY INC Sunrise, FL 6.0
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Winter Garden, FL 6.0
LIFELINE ACADEMY Palm Bay, FL 6.0
RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Davenport, FL 6.0
SAINTS ACADEMY Orlando, FL 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Little Steps Academy

What grades does Little Steps Academy serve?

Little Steps Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Little Steps Academy?

Little Steps Academy has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Steps Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Steps Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Little Steps Academy rank in FL?

Little Steps Academy ranks #923 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Little Steps Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Steps Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Little Steps Academy a private school?

Yes, Little Steps 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 Little Steps Academy a religious school?

No, Little Steps Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
149
Gender Split
67% M / 33% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County

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