North Miami Beach, FL · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
16410 Ne 19th Ave, 33162 · (305) 705-2707
Enrollment
139
Student:teacher
11:1
Published tuition
$8,500–$9,500
Application fee
$125
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary2022-2023 | Kindergarten | $8,500 | — |
| Elementary2022-2023 | Lower Academy 1st - 5th | $9,000 | — |
| Middle school2022-2023 | Upper Academy 6th - 8th | $9,500 | — |
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 the ISTE standards. The Upper Academy uses the 5 E Instructional Model following a constructivist approach to academic achievement.
Financial aid
The school accepts the Step-Up for Students, AAA, Family Empowerment, and McKay State Scholarships. Payment arrangements are available.
Application fee: $125
Before & after school care
Before school
Before Care K-5 available from 6:30 AM (school hours start) until the regular instructional school day begins.
After school
Extended after care program immediately starting upon dismissal of the regular instructional school day and extends until 6:00 PM. It includes community guest speaker presentations, folkloric dance performances, project-based learning, physical exercise, etiquette classes and artistic image renderings.
Cost
Before and After Care K-5: 5 days $250.00/month, 3 days $125.00/month. Before Only K-5: 5 days $60.00/month, 3 days $35.00/month. After Only K-5: 5 days $190.00/month, 3 days $110.00/month.
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 class space availability. The school welcomes applications for kindergarten through grade eight, with most students entering in kindergarten, grade one, or grade six.
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Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$125
What they ask for: Completed application and $125 fee, photocopy of applicant’s passport/birth certificate/official ID, transcripts for the last two years (English or certified translation), 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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