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Thank you for your interest in The Barrett School at Destin. We can't wait to meet you! If you have any questions during the application process, please email info@thebarrettschool.org.
Admissions Now Open for PreK4–12th Grade
Choosing a school is more than a checklist—it’s a choice about your child’s future.
At The Barrett School, your child isn’t just a student. They’re an inventor, a thinker, a builder—and we treat them that way. Voted Best STEM Education School in Florida for 2025, we lead the way in robotics, coding, and hands-on discovery from the earliest grades.
Why Families Choose The Barrett School
✓ Program: 5-Day School Week
Balanced, structured learning with daily access to labs, enrichment, and college prep.
✓ Award-Winning STEM Curriculum
Students don’t just study science—they live it. From coding in early grades to advanced robotics and biotech labs, STEM is embedded into every part of learning.
✓ Dual Enrollment with ASU & USF High school students earn real college credits while still in school through our strategic partnerships with Arizona State University and the University of South Florida.
✓ Robotics, Biotech & Innovation Labs
Our Innovation Labs challenge students to build, code, test, and solve. Middle and high schoolers compete in real robotics events and engineer practical solutions from scratch.
✓ Exceptional College Acceptance Rates
Our 5-day academic program produces graduates who are confident, capable, and consistently accepted to top colleges across the U.S.
Dual Enrollment Program
through partnerships with Arizona State University (ASU)
The Barrett School is proud to offer a robust Dual Enrollment Program for Upper School students through partnerships with Arizona State University (ASU) and University of South Florida (USF). This initiative empowers students to earn college credits while still in high school—setting them on a strong path toward their academic and professional goals.
Program Highlights:
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70+ college-level courses available across disciplines
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Flexible pacing — complete courses in 6, 8, or 12 weeks
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Supported by Barrett School faculty in collaboration with university instructors
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No SAT required for enrollment
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Credits can be applied toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
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Transferable credits accepted at most colleges and universities nationwide
Whether your student is STEM-focused, humanities-driven, or still exploring, this program offers meaningful college preparation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
NEXT, Our application process allows us to get to know our prospective students. We look forward to learning more about applicants so we may begin to understand their hopes, needs and reasons for choosing The Barrett School. Please be aware that the application fee is $200 per student.
The Barrett School admits students of any race, sex, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Barrett School does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in initiation of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and programs, or any other school administered programs.
ACCEPTANCE DATES
FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Open Enrollment for the upcoming school year will begin On February 24th of 2025. We are currently accepting students for the current school year. Families accepted will have a $500 non-refundable tuition deposit and necessary paperwork to secure their space for the upcoming school year.
If no space is available, the application will be placed on the waitlist and notified once positions open within the school.
If accepted, your school contract will be emailed to you along with an invoice for the tuition deposit.
TUITION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
An education from The Barrett School is an investment in your child’s future. We realize that education costs are a significant financial commitment and may be a challenge for some families. All admission decisions are made without regard to financial assistance. Your child must have a completed admissions application on file to begin the process.
We currently accept Florida Step Up for Student Scholarships. To learn more, please contact our office at info@thebarrettschoolfl.org
SCHEDULE A VISIT
One of the best ways to know if The Barrett School is right for you and your family is to experience it. We offer tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Please click below to book your tour.