Mountaineer's School of Autism

Does Mountaineer's School of Autism accept the Florida Private School Scholarship?

Yes, Mountaineer's School of Autism appears on the Florida Department of Education list of schools taking part in the Florida Tax Credit / Family Empowerment Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) program.

For a Palm Beach County child, the award at this school would be $8,890 in grades K-3; $8,288 in grades 4-8; $8,091 in grades 9-12 for 2026-27, sent to the school in quarterly installments once EMA enrollment is approved.

It also holds the Unique Abilities (FES-UA) flag. It told the state it serves 12 disability categories; they are listed below. A Palm Beach County child with a qualifying diagnosis or IEP can draw $11,054, $10,452 or $10,255 under FES-UA, depending on grade, and the account reaches therapies and tutoring as well as tuition.

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What kind of school is Mountaineer's School of Autism?

Mountaineer's School of Autism is a non-religious private school serving grades K-12 in West Palm Beach. The school's latest state survey (2025) reports 35 students, with the largest group in grade 2 (5). Among the 11 schools in Downtown West Palm Beach, the South End & the Town of Palm Beach that report enrollment, it ranks 7th by size.

An independent school writes its own financial-aid policy. The state scholarship applies to it on the same terms as to a religious school.

Which disability categories does Mountaineer's School of Autism report serving?

The school reports these categories to the state:

• Intellectual disability
• Orthopedic impairment
• Speech impairment
• Language impairment
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Visual impairment
• Emotional/behavioral disability
• Gifted
• Dual-sensory impairment
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Developmental delay (ages 3-5)
• Occupational therapy

What should a Palm Beach County family ask Mountaineer's School of Autism before enrolling?

1. Do you take the Florida Private School Scholarship, and is your enrollment handled through Step Up For Students, AAA or both?
2. Once the scholarship is applied, what do I owe for my child's grade, and which registration, book or uniform fees fall outside the award?
3. Besides the state award, do you give need-based aid, sibling or church-member rates?
4. What is the last date each quarter that you can submit my child's enrollment in EMA?
5. Which of the disability categories you report to the state have open seats this year, and can FES-UA pay for therapy delivered on your campus?
6. For the upper grades: do you offer dual enrollment with a local college, and who pays the course fees?

Which deadlines apply to a family enrolling now?

The first date to know is Nov 15, 2026, the last day for a new family to apply for a 2026-27 award. The four nearest deadlines follow.

• Nov 15, 2026Last day for a new family to apply for a 2026-27 Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO) or Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA).
• Dec 15, 2026New 2026-27 students must accept the award in EMA; the school's Quarter 3 enrollment must also be submitted and approved by the parent.
• Jan 1, 2027The federal scholarship tax credit begins. Florida opted in on January 28, 2026 and Step Up For Students plans to administer it.
• Jan 15, 2027Any student still unenrolled once Quarter 3 has closed needs to be enrolled by this date to get 2026-27 money.

What other schools are close to Mountaineer's School of Autism?

Downtown West Palm Beach, the South End & the Town of Palm Beach has 11 state-registered private schools, 8 of which take the Private School Scholarship. View the whole list →