Pinecrest Competitors

Miami-Dade County, Florida is the most populous county in the southeastern United States. Miami-Dade County is often referred to as the "Gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean." The County’s estimated population as of July 2015 is 2,693,117.

The City of Miami Beach was incorporated on March 26, 1915. Miami Beach operates on a commission/city manager form of government. The commission consists of a mayor and six commissioners who serve as the policy-making body of the city. The city manager ensures that policies, directives, resolutions and ordinances adopted by the city commission are enforced and implemented. The city manager is also charged with the daily operations of the city. Through fiscal prudence and good leadership, the city’s journey to excellence is guided by its mission, vision and strategic plan that is making Miami Beach a better place to live, work and play. With Biscayne Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the City of Miami Beach is not just a favorite for international and domestic visitors but for a growing residential population too. The cosmopolitan island city, just 7.1 square miles, is everything that is cool and hot.

Pine Crest School is a nonprofit, independent, college-preparatory school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida. For more than 90 years, Pine Crest has prepared students to navigate a changing world with curiosity, confidence and purpose. A forward-thinking academic program is complemented by opportunities in the arts, athletics, computer science, engineering and robotics, innovation, entrepreneurship, student media and leadership, giving students the freedom to explore their interests and discover new possibilities. At the heart of the Pine Crest experience are exceptional educators who know their students as individuals. Our faculty encourage students to ask meaningful questions, think critically, take intellectual risks and develop the skills and independence to thrive in college and beyond. Pine Crest is also a community that extends well beyond the classroom. Students, families, faculty, staff and alumni form relationships and connections that strengthen the School and endure long after graduation. As Pine Crest continues to evolve and grow, our commitment remains the same: creating an educational experience that prepares students not simply for what comes next, but to help shape it.