Choosing a Local School in South Florida
New to the area? Considering a change of schools? Does your child have unique educational requirements? We’ll help you find the best school in Florida.
Florida leads the way when it comes to offering a wide range of school choices. If you’re a parent in the Southern part of the Sunshine State, your child has access to a variety of K-12 education options. These include:
Choosing a school in Florida is all about understanding your child’s gifts, challenges, personality, and academic strengths. Looking for special education options? Speak to our consultants to learn what your next move should be.
Whether you’re moving here from out of state or just looking for a change of school for your child, JRA can help! All fifty states, including Florida, have their own School Choice program; more choices make it more confusing for parents. In the past, it was certainly easier to select a school when most students attended a neighborhood public or nearby private school. Today, Florida’s school choice options, in particular, can be overwhelming for parents: scattered throughout the state are public, private (both secular and religiously affiliated), online, charter, magnet, special-needs, and theme-based schools. Here’s why we can help you:
When you engage our services to identify the best public or private school for your child, you’re building a long-term relationship with us as your trusted source of school information, just as you would build a lasting relationship with your healthcare providers. Our knowledge of schools goes beyond their reputation alone. We have in-depth knowledge of these features that define a school:
We continually visit schools to meet with their administrators, counselors, teachers, and students; observe classroom interactions; track their achievement-related data, and remain wired into parent networks.
Don’t be overwhelmed by myriad choices – let us help you find and apply to the right school for your child! We’ll make all the school connections for you, share our school knowledge, help you prioritize your needs, assist you in planning school visits and student-shadow days, guide you and your child through the application and interview process, provide references to families in those school communities, and collaborate when it’s time to make a final choice.
Since 1992, we’ve successfully guided hundreds of families to many Florida private and public schools, including public school “choice programs” (a.k.a. magnet programs). Among the private schools to which we have most frequently directed families are…
In the “Golf Capital of Florida,” parents can assess a wide range of both public and private education options for their children – as well as more unique possibilities. Some of the top schools in Palm Beach County include…
Broward County is known for more than its sun-kissed beaches and family-friendly resorts at Fort Lauderdale. Parents and children in the area have an impressive selection of educational options at their fingertips. Some of the best schools in Broward County include…
Miami is home to one of the largest metropolitan areas in the entire nation. As a result, its list of trusted education options continues to grow and evolve. Some of the best schools in Miami-Dede County currently include…
The Tampa/Sarasota area is well-known for its beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and its theme parks, but it’s also home to many families in need of excellent schooling options. Some of the top schools in the Tampa/Sarasota area include…
Some areas of Florida are more well-known than others, but there are schools in other counties that deserve attention from parents. Take a look at this list for some other trusted, highly recognized schools in Southern Florida.
Have you considered sending your student abroad for their education? At JRA, we help parents match with some of the best, most reputable international schools out there. Over the years, we’ve worked closely with…
We know that it’s difficult to choose the right school in Florida – especially when your child needs academic solutions in the near future. There’s so much to think about, from the school’s location to its academics, extracurricular activities, and international reputation.
If you’re struggling with the decision, turn to our educational consultants. It’s our job to learn everything there is to know about Florida’s academic scene. We’ll guide you toward the best choice for your child and your family as a whole.
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