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Young Leaders Academy K-8

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Margate, FL · 1–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

1625 Nw 66th Ave, 33063 · (305) 705-2707

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Enrollment

143

Student:teacher

18:1

Published tuition

$8,500–$9,500

Application fee

$125

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Elementary2022-2023Kindergarten$8,500
Elementary2022-2023Lower Academy 1st - 5th$9,000
Middle school2022-2023Upper Academy 6th - 8th$9,500
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Dr. Maria E. Chelala

Head of School

Curriculum & special classes

Young Leaders Academy provides an age-appropriate curriculum aligned to the adopted Florida B.E.S.T. standards, National Core Curriculum, Next Generation Science Standards, and ISTE standards. The curriculum is designed to facilitate a roadmap to lead, teach, and learn in a digital age of technology.

STEAM learning
Robotics
Computer Coding
After School Program
Summer Camp

Financial aid

The school accepts Step-Up for Students, AAA, Family Empowerment, and McKay State Scholarships. Scholarship awards are first applied to tuition balance, with any remaining amount due in full.

Application fee: $125

Before & after school care

Before school

Before Only care is available from 6:30 AM (school opening time) until the start of the instructional day.

After school

Extended after care program starts immediately upon dismissal of the regular instructional school day and extends learning beyond traditional classrooms with various activities until 6:00 PM.

Cost

Before and After care (K-5): $250.00/month (5 days), $125.00/month (3 days). Before Only (K-5): $60.00/month (5 days), $35.00/month (3 days). After Only (K-5): $190.00/month (5 days), $110.00/month (3 days).

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The admission process involves an evaluation of academic records, a personal interview with the student, and the availability of class space. Most students enter in kindergarten, grade one, or grade six.

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Not listed

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$125

What they ask for: Completed application and $125 fee, photocopy of applicant’s passport/birth certificate/ID, transcripts for the last two years, educational/psychological evaluations (if applicable), Transcript Release Authorization Form, letters of recommendation from former teachers/schools, Snap or Medicaid letter, Florida Department of Health Physical Exam Form DH 3040, Florida Department of Health Certificate of Immunization DH680, Parent/Guardian Florida ID or Driver License, Parent/Guardian Last four paystubs.

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