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Sunshine State Academy

Elementary School

1308 S FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood, FL 33020

Private

Enrollment

102

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#803 of 1,462

In Hollywood

#13 of 18

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Sunshine State Academy

6.3/10

Elementary School in Hollywood · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

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About Sunshine State Academy

Sunshine State Academy is a private elementary school in Hollywood, FL. Sunshine State Academy serves approximately 102 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunshine State Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.3 pts below FL schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 102 students, Sunshine State 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.

Sunshine State 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 Sunshine State Academy compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Hollywood, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
This School
vs
16:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
102
This School
vs
498
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 2% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
Sunshine State Academy Hollywood Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Sunshine State Academy (this school) 6.3
HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.6
HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCE 8.7
COLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.5
BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS 9.5
BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL 8.9
BEACHSIDE MONTESSORI VILLAGE 9.0
SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL 4.8
AVANT GARDE ACADEMY K-5 BROWARD 7.7
OAKRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.3
ORANGE BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.1
CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY OF DISTINCTION AT HOLLYWOOD 2.9
HOLLYWOOD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.8
MARY M BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF HOLLYWOOD HILLS 8.1
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF BROWARD K-8 4.2
SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.1
WEST HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.7
STIRLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.2
HOLLYWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.5
THE QUEST CENTER 6.9

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Hollywood

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)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 6%
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 102
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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)

Two or More 97.1%
Hispanic 2.0%
Black 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1308 S FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood, FL 33020

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sunshine State Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS (rated 9.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEACHSIDE MONTESSORI VILLAGE (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hollywood, see our Hollywood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hollywood 0.5 mi 3.6
WONDERLAND MONTESSORI ACADEMY Hallandale 0.6 mi —
HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCE Hollywood 0.7 mi 8.7
HOLLYWOOD ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hollywood 0.7 mi 7.5
SOUTH BROWARD MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL Hallandale Beach 0.9 mi 7.2
GUIDEPOST MONTESORRI ACADEMY Hollywood 0.9 mi 8.7
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT HOLLYWOOD BEACH Hollywood 0.9 mi 7.9
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hollywood 1.1 mi 8.9
SHARON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Hallandale Beach 1.1 mi 4.0
COLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hollywood 1.1 mi 5.5
MCNICOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Hollywood 1.2 mi 5.8
BEACHSIDE MONTESSORI VILLAGE Hollywood 1.3 mi 9.0
GULFSTREAM EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Hallandale Beach 1.3 mi 3.9
BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL Hollywood 1.2 mi 8.9
BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS Hollywood 1.2 mi 9.5
HALLANDALE HIGH SCHOOL Hallandale Beach 1.2 mi 4.1
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Miami 1.3 mi 4.9
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami 1.3 mi 7.9
GRACE AND FAITH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Hollywood 1.4 mi 6.6
JEWISH COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Hollywood 1.4 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,535

Median Home Value

$306,700

Median Rent

$1,444/mo

Population

44,112

College Educated

29.4%

Homeownership

34.7%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

39.3

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
BLAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lake Helen, FL 6.3
DALTON LEARNING CENTER INC. Port St. Lucie, FL 6.3
JEWISH COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Hollywood, FL 6.3
LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lake Placid, FL 6.3
AMERICA'S LITTLE LEADERS Jacksonville, FL 6.2
BUMBLE BEE DAYCARE Miami, FL 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunshine State Academy

What grades does Sunshine State Academy serve?

Sunshine State Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Sunshine State Academy?

Sunshine State Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine State Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine State Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sunshine State Academy rank in FL?

Sunshine State Academy ranks #803 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Sunshine State Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunshine State Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sunshine State Academy a private school?

Yes, Sunshine State 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 Sunshine State Academy a religious school?

No, Sunshine State Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
102
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Phone
(954) 736-9000

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