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Pinellas Park – 6710 86th Ave N., Pinellas Park, FL 33782
P 727-546-7367 | F 727-544-8186 |NickiMaddalena@centeracademy.com

Center Academy

Recent Posts

  • Brooks Bullsharks Varsity Wheelchair Basketball team won the National Champion this past weekend in Wichita Kansas.
  • Congratulations to Mrs. Deb Reedy “Outstanding Teacher of the Year”
  • Student Spotlight: Ariana Stillwagner
  • Center Academy St. Johns Bluff Ranks First in Florida in Learning Ally’s Great Reading Games!
  • Student Spotlight: Evelyn Hardin

Private School offering special education for grades 5-12

At Center Academy in Pinellas Park, FL, we provide a special learning environment for students with dyslexia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning disabilities.  Whether your student is approaching middle school age or ready for high school, our independent school structure offers unique opportunities to remediate specific learning disabilities while teaching basic skills and encouraging self-reliance

Supportive community for students with learning disabilities

Our students become part of the Center Academy family, with teachers who appreciate each child's personal needs, abilities, and 504 Plan accommodations. With our low student-teacher ratio, we are able to set appropriate goals and inspire each student to achieve his or her highest potential.

Arrange for a personal tour of Center Academy

Prospective families are always welcome to visit Center Academy. We'd love to give you a tour, show you our classrooms, introduce you to our staff, and discuss our admissions process and eligibility for McKay Scholarships. Please call today!

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About Center Academy

Center Academy began in 1968 with the vision of its founder, Dr. Mack Hicks, who saw the need for a specialized, full-day school for students who were falling through the cracks in traditional schools.

Recent Posts

  • Brooks Bullsharks Varsity Wheelchair Basketball team won the National Champion this past weekend in Wichita Kansas.
  • Congratulations to Mrs. Deb Reedy “Outstanding Teacher of the Year”
  • Student Spotlight: Ariana Stillwagner
  • Center Academy St. Johns Bluff Ranks First in Florida in Learning Ally’s Great Reading Games!
  • Student Spotlight: Evelyn Hardin

Recent Posts

  • Brooks Bullsharks Varsity Wheelchair Basketball team won the National Champion this past weekend in Wichita Kansas. 05/10/2022
  • Congratulations to Mrs. Deb Reedy “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” 05/10/2022
  • Student Spotlight: Ariana Stillwagner 04/16/2022

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  • Brooks Bullshark...
    Brooks Bullshark...

    WITCHITA, Kan. – The Brooks Bullsharks...

  • Congratulations ...
    Congratulations ...

    Hats off to Mrs. Deb Reedy,...

  • Student Spotligh...
    Student Spotligh...

    A tenth grader at Center Academy’s...

  • Center Academy S...
    Center Academy S...

    Congratulations to our St. Johns Bluff...

  • Student Spotligh...
    Student Spotligh...

    Never giving up hope, Center Academy...

  • Student Spotligh...
    Student Spotligh...

    A tenth grader at the Waterford...

  • Student Spotligh...
    Student Spotligh...

    Please allow us to introduce Ryan...

  • Congratulations ...
    Congratulations ...

    Hats off to Mrs. Charisse Lyttle,...

  • Center Academy C...
    Center Academy C...

    Step Up for Students recognizes outstanding...

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Independent special education school

Center Academy, located on St. Johns Bluff Road in Jacksonville, FL, is a private school offering specialized classes for middle- and high-school students (Grades 5-12) with learning disabilities. Our small classes allow our teachers to accommodate each student's unique learning style, as well as meet the guidelines established in their 504 plans.

Our teachers understand and care

At Center Academy, we begin each student's education with a full assessment of their learning style, their personality, and their previous experiences. Our teachers understand the nuances of a wide variety of learning disabilities such as ADHD, dyslexia and asperger's and work with each student to develop goals that are in line with their unique potential. We provide a caring, comfortable atmosphere, where each student is able to work toward their goals at their own pace, either in a small group setting, or with individual instruction.

Arrange for a personal tour of center academy

A personal tour of Center Academy will show you why students love it here. We'd love to show you around our campus and introduce you to our staff. We can also review your child's particular needs, discuss our admissions process, and see whether your child might qualify for a McKay Scholarship. Please call today!

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Private High and Middle Special Education School near Tampa

Center Academy is an independent private school in Lutz outside Tampa, Florida. We provide customized learning plans for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities. Our campus north of Tampa features a small student to teacher ratio which allows more individualized focus for students and integration of 504 plan guideline requirements. At Center Academy in Lutz we are also proud participants of the McKay Scholarship; contact us to learn more about eligibility.

Specialized Instruction at a Learning Disability School

The teachers at Center Academy understand the struggles of learning disabilities such as dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. They are trained to motivate and help students manage appropriate goals at their own pace and comfort level. As a new member of Center Academy, each student is given an individual assessment to gauge their personality, learning style and abilities. Based upon the assessment their goals and curriculum will be tailored to fit their specific and unique needs.

What Makes This Independent School So Special?

We would love to show you what makes Center Academy such a special place to learn. You can come take a tour of our campus, meet our teachers, and learn about McKay Scholarship edibility and our admissions process. Contact us today and schedule your personal tour of our campus!

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