Local Schools

For parents with children on the spectrum finding the right school can at times feel terrifying. We want to make sure our children are in the right hands and safe. I've tried my best to provide the most accurate information in this section. Listed below is district info as well as schools that provide separate or ASD unit classrooms. There is also a section for specialized charter and private schools.

***Some districts did not provide schools and you will have to reach out to the district directly***

Specialized Charter/Private Schools

Milestones Developmental Center for Autism of IRC

(772) 696-1128

Baron Academy

(772) 777-4830

Bumblebee Academy

(772) 252-4273

I AM Academy

(772) 380-4400

St. Lucie County Schools with Separate Classrooms & District Info

Northport K-8

(772) 340-4700

St. Lucie West K-8

(772) 785-6630

Floresta Elementary

(772) 340-4755

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Marcy Luckey, ESE Director (772) 429-4517 or Email

Palm Pointe K-8

(772) 345-3245

Westgate K-8

(772) 807-7600

Bayshore Elementary

(772) 340-4720

Martin County Schools with Separate Classrooms & District Info

Bessey Creek Elementary

(772) 219-1500

Citrus Grove Elementary

(772) 222-2513

Stuart Middle School

(772) 219-1685

South Fork High School

(772) 219-1840

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Lisa Estevez, ESE Director (772) 219-1200 ext. 30422 or Email

Jensen Beach Elementary

(772) 219-1555

Crystal Lake Elementary

(772) 219-1525

Jensen Beach High School

(772) 232-3500

Valerie Hall Autism Program Specialist

(772) 219-1200 ext. 30191

Seawind Elementary

(772) 219-1625

Anderson Middle School

(772) 221-7100

Okeechobee County District Info

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Kim Morrison, ESE Director (863) 462-5000 ext. 1055 or Email

Per district, all schools in Okeechobee offer separate classrooms. Whether the child is placed in a separate classroom is determined based on the individual's specific needs.

Indian River County District Info

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Eric Simmons, ESE Administrative Assistant (772) 564-5931 or Email

*Unfortunately, after repeated attempts to contact the ESE department via email and phone I was unable to reach anyone in the K-12 ESE department.

Homeschool Day Learning/Tutoring

The Academy FL

(772) 800-2144

Scholarships & Grants

The state of Florida offers a couple of scholarships to help families pay for private school, therapies, and other needs for your child. Their websites will tell you when the application process becomes open and you can apply for your child. Also listed are grant programs to help with covering your child's therapy or therapies that are not fully covered by private insurances.