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SchoolSouthwest Ranches, FL

Brainforest Academy

Grades and ages

Ages 5-18

Student-teacher ratio

6:1

Tuition

Scholarship Eligible (FES-UA) / Private Pay Available

About Brainforest Academy

Brainforest Academy in Southwest Ranches, Florida, offers an innovative and experiential educational sanctuary for students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning challenges, and mild-to-moderate learning differences. Set on an expansive, nature-rich campus in Broward County, the academy blends rigorous multisensory academic instruction with outdoor experiential learning, animal-assisted activities, and mindfulness practices. The curriculum incorporates structured Orton-Gillingham-based language therapy, tactile math instruction, and project-based STEM modules designed to capitalize on students' unique strengths and creative problem-solving skills. With small classroom cohorts (6:1 student-to-teacher ratio), experienced educators tailor pacing to ensure each student builds robust executive function habits, emotional resilience, and lifelong academic confidence.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • K-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
  • Ages 5-18

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia & Reading Differences
  • Executive Function Deficits
  • Mild Autism / Twice-Exceptional (2e)
  • Anxiety

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Academic Coaching
  • Speech & Language Consultations
  • Executive Function Coaching
  • Sensory & Nature-Based Regulation

Programs

Programs at Brainforest Academy

Other programs and supports

  • Academic Coaching
  • Speech & Language Consultations
  • Executive Function Coaching
  • Sensory & Nature-Based Regulation

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • Florida Private School Registry
  • Cognia Accreditation Candidate

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Scholarship Eligible (FES-UA) / Private Pay Available

  • Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-UA)
  • Step Up for Students
  • Private Pay

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Location and directions

Map

Physical address

17950 Griffin Rd, Southwest Ranches, FL 33331

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brainforest Academy

What learning profiles thrive at Brainforest Academy?

Brainforest Academy is tailored for students with ADHD, dyslexia, executive function differences, auditory processing challenges, and twice-exceptional (2e) learners who thrive in small, active, multisensory environments.

How does Brainforest Academy incorporate outdoor and experiential learning?

Our Southwest Ranches campus utilizes outdoor classrooms, animal care, gardening, and hands-on environmental science to reinforce academic concepts, reduce stress, and enhance focus.

Can families use the Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-UA)?

Yes, Brainforest Academy accepts the FES-UA and PEP scholarships through Step Up for Students, making individualized private education accessible to eligible Florida families.

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