Business Details
26 Years
experience
Premier Non-Traditional Education in Miami, FL
Palmetto Bay Academy has been a leader in non-traditional education for nearly 25 years, founded on the principle that individualized attention unlocks student potential. Our approach combines personalized academic pathways, flexible scheduling, and a focus on whole-student wellness to address the unique needs of gifted, twice-exceptional, and diverse learners. With a team of experienced educators, we cultivate supportive relationships and collaborative partnerships with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth.Our mastery-based instruction and diagnostic assessments create tailored learning experiences, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond. Accredited by Cognia/AdvancEd, we maintain rigorous standards while fostering innovation through programs like our 2e-focused TAPP initiative. Our commitment to flexibility extends to hybrid and distance learning options, ensuring accessibility for all families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling models.
Services
Non-Traditional Education
Gifted Student Programs
Twice-Exceptional Education
Individualized Learning Plans
Flexible Scheduling
Mastery-Based Instruction
Diagnostic Assessments
College Preparation
Hybrid Learning Options
Parent Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized academic pathways tailored to individual learning styles
- Our teachers develop supportive relationships that foster student confidence
- Flexible scheduling accommodates family needs and extracurricular pursuits
- We partner with families for comprehensive student support
- 25-year track record of success with gifted and 2e learners
Associations and certifications
- Cognia/AdvancEd
What people say
Saved our son
Believe in myself
Academic and personal success
Nurturing environment
Individualized support
Services
Non-Traditional Education
Our non-traditional educational model prioritizes individualized instruction and flexible scheduling. Students benefit from mastery-based learning, diagnostic assessments, and personalized academic pathways that accommodate diverse learning needs while maintaining rigorous college preparatory standards.
Gifted Student Programs
Specialized programs for gifted students address asynchronous development through curriculum acceleration and enrichment. Our experts provide academic challenges while supporting emotional maturity needs, creating balanced learning experiences for bright and twice-exceptional youth.
Twice-Exceptional Education
Our TAPP program serves twice-exceptional learners with simultaneous giftedness and learning differences. We combine advanced coursework with targeted support strategies, fostering environments where students can excel academically while developing compensatory skills for their unique challenges.
Flexible Scheduling
Flexible scheduling options accommodate family needs and extracurricular pursuits. Students can access extended learning time for internships, family commitments, or passion projects while maintaining structured academic progress through our adaptable timetables.
Parent Collaboration
We maintain collaborative relationships with families through regular progress updates and joint planning sessions. This partnership ensures consistent support across academic, social, and emotional domains, creating comprehensive development strategies tailored to each student's needs.
People
Maggie Eubanks
Owner / Director
Doctoral candidate at Bridges Graduate School with 20 years of educational leadership experience. Former award-winning teacher and international school administrator specializing in curriculum development and cognitive diversity.
John Eubanks
Owner / Associate Director
Educational leader with 14 years of teaching experience and background in marketing/finance. Specializes in science program development and educational leadership, with international experience in Asia and curriculum innovation.
Questions
What programs does Palmetto Bay Academy offer?
We offer the Academy program for grades 6-12 and TAPP for grades 1-8, both focusing on gifted, twice-exceptional, and diverse learners with individualized instruction.
How does the admission process work?
Contact our office to schedule a meeting with directors, submit application materials including transcripts and health records, then complete diagnostic testing for course placement.
Is the school accredited?
Yes, we are fully accredited by Cognia/AdvancEd and affiliated with multiple educational associations in South Florida.
What makes your approach unique?
Our strengths-based model combines personalized learning plans, flexible scheduling, and mastery-based instruction tailored to each student's academic and emotional needs.
Do you offer flexible scheduling options?
Yes, we provide traditional full-school schedules along with hybrid and distance learning options designed to accommodate family needs and extracurricular pursuits.
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Reviews (4)
Berta Prado-Powers
Jan 23, 2022
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Palmetto Bay academy is a great school! It has helped my granddaughter immensely,. The teachers, Ms Cruz, and Mr and Mrs Eubanks are all dedicated, well educated, with a great knowledge of how to teach each child according to their needs. Improving each childs self esteem and self assurance is their primary goal. The school prepares children well for college entrance exams. We are so grateful that we found this school for my granddaughter. My daughter with the help of Mrs Eubanks was able to get scholarships to help pay for the school.I highly recommend Palmetto Bay academy.
Desi M.
Jan 12, 2021
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The best education my daughter has ever received! Excellent teachers, staff, curriculum, and environment. She is now eager to learn!
Dan K.
Sep 17, 2020
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Great personalized school option. Small class sizes with attentive and personable staff. So Happy we found this school.
Dionne Volmar
Nov 21, 2017
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PBA is the perfect fit for my son. The small class size and customized curriculum keeps him engaged. He has become more independent, as well. PBAs non-traditional approach to education is a model for what every school in America should be.
