The Barrett School Wins Top STEM Education Award in Florida

A New Standard in Inclusive, Project-Based Learning

We are proud to announce that The Barrett School has been named the Best STEM Education School in Florida for 2025, a statewide recognition honoring our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and academic excellence.

This award, presented on May 3, 2025, celebrates a school community that dares to rethink education from the ground up. At The Barrett School, we believe that real learning doesn’t come from standardized tests—it comes from curiosity, collaboration, and discovery.

Breaking the Mold of Traditional EducationFounded in Destin, Florida, The Barrett School was created to offer something different—something transformative. We have thrown out outdated, one-size-fits-all models and replaced them with a project-based, interdisciplinary curriculum that puts students at the center of their own learning.

Whether they’re exploring quantum physics, Latin, archaeology, robotics, or environmental engineering, Barrett students don’t just study subjects—they experience them. Our classrooms are labs, studios, and think tanks where big questions are welcomed and real-world challenges are tackled with creativity and courage.

Inclusion Isn’t an Add-On—It’s the FoundationThe Barrett School stands out for its deep commitment to neurodivergent inclusion. Here, we don’t ask students to adapt to rigid systems—we adapt our systems to support a diversity of learners. Every student, regardless of their learning profile, is seen, challenged, and supported. This inclusive environment is not just compassionate—it’s intellectually powerful.

We don’t believe in limiting students based on labels. We believe in unlocking potential through hands-on exploration, individualized learning paths, and a belief in every learner’s capacity to thrive.

A Community-Driven VisionThis award belongs to our students, families, teachers, and community partners who make The Barrett School what it is—a place where curiosity is contagious, where differences are embraced, and where excellence is pursued without compromise.

We are especially proud that our educational model is not only rigorous and effective, but joyful. Students at Barrett are excited to come to school, to experiment, to think critically, and to make connections across subjects and across disciplines.

Looking to the FutureWinning this award reinforces what we’ve always believed: education should be bold, inclusive, and empowering. The Barrett School will continue to raise the bar for what’s possible in STEM education—not only in Florida, but as a model for schools everywhere.

We’re incredibly honored by this recognition and more committed than ever to our mission: to build a generation of thinkers, builders, and changemakers who are prepared to lead with knowledge, compassion, and creativity.

If you’d like to learn more about our programs or visit our Destin campus, we invite you to connect with us.

The future of education lives here—