Virginia Shuman Young Elementary
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-1643
How it compares in Fort Lauderdale
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary is one of 11 Montessori schools in Fort Lauderdale, and one of 1 with an AMS or AMI affiliation. It is the only public, tuition-free Montessori option in Fort Lauderdale.
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Visit & contact
- Address
- 101 NE 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1643 - Phone
- (754) 322-9050
- Website
- browardschools.com ↗
Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Classrooms
4 Primary · 28 Elementary
32 lead teachers · 6 assistants
- Student-teacher ratio
18.7 : 1
692 students · 37 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
- District
BROWARD
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
Programs, tuition & schedule
Quoted from browardschools.com."Our school thrives with active family volunteers, a dedicated PTA, and a commitment to equitable Montessori education for all students."
Accreditation & affiliations
- Florida School of Excellence · recognized (2025, 7th consecutive year)
- Magnet School of Distinction · recognized (2025)
Source: school's homepage ↗
Programs offered
- Montessori program (PreK3 through Grade 5) — PreK3 - Grade 5
- Gifted & Talented
- Bilingual/ESOL
- Exceptional Student Education
Source: school's homepage ↗
Schedule
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How to apply
Quoted from browardschools.com.- Submit School Choice application for PreK3 and PreK4
- Schedule a tour
Source: school's homepage ↗
About Virginia Shuman Young Elementary
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary is a Montessori school (public) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida serving ages 3 - 11 years — AMS Member. Our school thrives with active family volunteers, a dedicated PTA, and a commitment to equitable Montessori education for all students.
Where is Virginia Shuman Young Elementary located? ⌃
101 NE 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1643
What is the phone number for Virginia Shuman Young Elementary? ⌃
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary can be reached at (754) 322-9050.
Is Virginia Shuman Young Elementary accredited? ⌃
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: Florida School of Excellence (recognized (2025, 7th consecutive year)), Magnet School of Distinction (recognized (2025)).
How much is tuition at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary? ⌃
Per Virginia Shuman Young Elementary's own website: Public school - no tuition.
How do you apply to Virginia Shuman Young Elementary? ⌃
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary's admissions process: Submit School Choice application for PreK3 and PreK4; Schedule a tour.
What ages does Virginia Shuman Young Elementary serve? ⌃
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary serves children aged 3 - 11 years.
What is the website for Virginia Shuman Young Elementary? ⌃
The official website is browardschools.com.