Christian special ed school St. Petersburg FL grades 1-12 ADD ADHD dyslexia rolling admissions scholarships
CES Academy of St. Petersburg is a Christian-affiliated special education school founded in 1973, dedicated to helping every student win and belong. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the school serves grades 1 through 12 with a co-ed student body of 71 students, including 34% students of color. The institution focuses on supporting students with specific learning differences, including SLD, ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, and Dyslexia.
With an average class size of 15 and 10 classroom teachers, the school provides a structured environment tailored for students with learning disabilities. The faculty boasts a 99% advanced degree attainment rate, ensuring highly qualified instruction. Beyond academics, CES Academy offers extracurricular opportunities such as basketball, art, computer labs, and field trips to foster social development and belonging.
The school offers a yearly tuition of $10,000, with significant scholarship opportunities available through the Florida Department of Education and the Step Up For Students (SUFS) program, which may make tuition free or reduced for eligible families. Admissions are rolling with no deadline, and the school is a member of the Learning Disabilities Association of America and Cognia. For more details, contact admissions director Dan Icavone at (727) 526-5700.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students71
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$10,000
Est.1973
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), Cognia
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Scholarships are available for families through: the Florida Department of Education (DOE) School Choice Office. All Florida students are eligible for the Step Up For Students (SUFS) Scholarship which means you may qualify for FREE or REDUCED Tuition! |
| Total Students | 71 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 99 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Dan Icavone |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 34 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
SLDADDADHDAspergersDyslexia
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Art · Computer Labs · Field Trips |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Other associations(s) for exceptional children · Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | www.ces-schools.net |
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