Center AcademyCenter Academy
Happy. Secure. Inspired.

A great place to learn everything

An accredited, independent private school — family-operated since 1968 — offering a college-prep curriculum for students with learning differences in grades 4-12.

The Center Academy Way

Happy. Secure. Inspired.

Happy

Learn the Best Way

We build students’ self-esteem, self-concept, and self-confidence.

Secure

We Prioritize Safety

An environment where students feel comfortable and safe.

Inspired

Motivated to Succeed

We inspire students to give their best in all they undertake.

Trained Faculty

Individualized Excellence

Staff who understand students’ needs and teach with skill and patience.

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Welcome to Center Academy

Personalized learning, small classes

Center Academy supports students with ADHD and learning differences through personalized instruction and small class sizes — a top choice for families searching for learning-disability schools or IEP-focused education.

  • Accredited, independent private school
  • Family-operated since 1968
  • College-prep curriculum, grades 4-12
  • Small classes & individual attention
About Center Academy
What We Do

A school built for how your child learns

ADHD

Focus, structure & engagement.

Asperger’s & Autism

High-functioning autism support.

Special Education

Individualized, supportive learning.

Learning Differences

Dyslexia & LD-focused programs.

The School Experience

Where students thrive — and graduate ready

Center Academy students enjoy a high graduation rate, a strong sense of self-esteem and motivation, and fewer bullying and peer-pressure issues — while attaining a quality education that prepares them for college and life.

Our graduates know how to:

Study effectivelyGain self-esteemBudget their timeSet goals for themselvesThink independentlyGet along with othersAccept responsibilityBe active participants
Center Academy graduates
What Parents Love

Trusted by families

Teacher-Student Relationships
Parent-Teacher Relationships
Teacher Skills
Academic Programs
School Routine & Discipline
Safety
Clarity of School Goals & Values
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Beyond the Classroom

Activities, community & belonging

Our teachers offer a caring, orderly, safe, and nurturing environment that emphasizes the whole child — through curriculum, community, and individual attention. Students take part in activities, sports, and community involvement that build confidence and connection.

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Our Locations

Campuses across Florida

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A campus near you

From the Tampa Bay area to Orlando, Jacksonville, and Southwest and Southeast Florida, Center Academy welcomes families across the state — each campus offering the same small classes, individual attention, and caring culture.

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Cape Coral
Coral Springs
Hunters Creek
Julington Creek
Jacksonville · St. Johns Bluff
Lutz
Maitland
Palm Harbor
Pinellas Park
Riverview · South Tampa
Waterford Lakes · East Orlando
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What you learn today can change the future.

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