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Tuition-Free Public Charter School · Parrish, Florida

Soaring Beyond
Expectations.

Parrish Charter Academy empowers all students with the knowledge, character, and skills to thrive through hands-on, experiential learning in a safe, supportive K-8 community where every child is known.

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K–8Grade Levels Served
1,263Students Enrolled
18:1Class Size (K-3)
B RatedFL Dept. of Education
Empowering all students with the knowledge, character, and skills to thrive in a diverse and changing world. Our Core Mission, Parrish Charter Academy
What We Offer

Programs Built for Every Learner

From kindergarten through 8th grade, Parrish Charter Academy combines rigorous academics with hands-on, experiential learning, competitive athletics, arts electives, and a close-knit school community.

Experiential Learning at Parrish Charter Academy
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Experiential Learning

Students are actively engaged in meaningful, project-based learning that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem-solving across every grade level.

Honors and Advanced Courses at Parrish Charter Academy
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Honors and Advanced Courses

English Honors from 4th grade, plus middle school courses for high school credit: Algebra 1, Geometry, Spanish 1, Biology 1, and English Honors 1.

Competitive Athletics at Parrish Charter Academy
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Competitive Athletics

Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Flag Football, and Pickleball. Parrish Charter Academy scholars compete, grow, and build teamwork on and off the field.

Arts and Music at Parrish Charter Academy
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Arts, Music, and Electives

K-5 specials include Music and Art. Middle school electives range from Chorus, Theater, and Instrumental Music to Digital Art, Film and Literature, and Music Composition.

Student Support at Parrish Charter Academy
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Student Support Services

Data-driven instruction, MTSS interventions, small-group and differentiated support, ESE services, Gifted services, 504 accommodations, and ESOL programs for English learners.

Before and After Care at Parrish Charter Academy
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Before and After School Care

Before Care from 7:00 AM ($2/day) and After Care until 6:00 PM ($11/day). Convenient, affordable, and on-campus so families can focus on work while scholars stay safe.

Students at Parrish Charter Academy
B RatedFL Dept. of Education
Why Choose Us

A Community Where
Every Child Is Known

Parrish Charter Academy provides a tuition-free, hands-on K-8 education that develops confident, capable students through rigorous academics, experiential learning, and a close-knit school community where every child is known and supported.

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    Hands-On Experiential Learning

    Students learn by doing. Project-based instruction builds critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills from kindergarten through 8th grade.

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    Safe and Secure Campus

    Exterior gates with buzz-in entry, security cameras, a School Security Officer on-site daily, and the RAPTOR visitor check-in system protect every scholar.

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    Free Bus Transportation

    Limited free bus service with 30+ hub stops across Parrish and Lakewood Ranch, so families across the region can access the Parrish Charter Academy experience.

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    Tuition-Free Public Charter School

    Parrish Charter Academy is a free, public charter school open to all families. No tuition. Florida academic standards with a hands-on, experiential approach.

Families Say

Voices from Our Community

Hear from parents who chose Parrish Charter Academy and saw the difference firsthand.

★★★★★

"The hands-on learning approach at Parrish Charter Academy has completely changed how my daughter sees school. She is excited to learn every day and comes home talking about the projects they built in class."

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Laura M.Parent · 3rd Grade Scholar
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"We love that our kids have access to competitive sports, music, art, and clubs all at one school. The teachers genuinely care about every student and it shows in how they treat our family."

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James P.Parent · 5th and 7th Grade Scholars
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"We transferred from a larger school and the difference was immediate. Smaller class sizes, real support for our son's learning needs, and a community feel that we never had before. Best decision we made."

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Rachel T.Parent · 6th Grade Scholar
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