Sign for Pinnacle Academy and Pinnacle Pediatric Therapy at Lakewood Ranch, surrounded by colorful flowers and palm trees, under a blue sky.

Explore Our Campus

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida, our 5-acre campus offers a serene and inspiring learning environment surrounded by lush green trees, open grassy spaces, and winding pathways that connect our school community. The campus is thoughtfully designed with nine buildings spread throughout the grounds, creating a village-like setting that encourages exploration, independence, and connection.

Our campus is home to a working farm featuring goats and chickens, along with a peaceful fish pond that adds to the natural beauty of the space. The farm is primarily cared for and operated by upper school students enrolled in our Animal Sciences program, while younger students have the opportunity to visit, observe, and enjoy these enriching, hands-on learning experiences as part of their school day.

A thriving campus garden allows students to grow a variety of vegetables, learning about sustainability, responsibility, and where food comes from. The garden also helps provide fresh produce and nourishment for our farm animals, creating a meaningful cycle of care and stewardship across the campus.

Students also benefit from two playgrounds designed for active play and social development, as well as a covered turf field that supports physical education and outdoor activities. A large, fully equipped woodshop provides additional opportunities for creativity, hands-on learning, and skill development.

Together, these spaces create a vibrant, nature-rich campus where learning extends beyond the classroom and students of all ages are inspired to explore, create, and grow.

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Kindness ✳︎ Gratitude ✳︎ Community ✳︎ Respect ✳︎

Close-up of a domestic cock with patterned black and gold feathers, red facial features, and a comb on its head, standing outside near a metal support.

Pinnacle Farms

Our farm was established to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in exploring careers in animal sciences. Students in Pre-K through 5th grade participate in experiential learning and educational programs through visits to the farm, where they engage in age-appropriate activities that build knowledge of animal behavior and care. The farm is operated and maintained by Upper School students, who take an active role in managing animal care, horticulture, aquatic biosystems, and the greenhouse, gaining real-world experience in agricultural and life sciences.

Person holding a young goat with a camo jacket
A person with glasses and blonde hair smiling outdoors, holding large green leafy vegetables.
Two children feeding chickens through a fence at a farm or petting zoo.
Overhead view of a pond filled with lily pads and floating aquatic plants with reflections of sunlight on the water surface.
Two young boys standing outdoors near a pond with water lilies, smiling at the camera.
Raised garden bed with leafy green plants, likely cabbages, next to a metal fence and a house with purple siding and a small window.
A small, adorable puppy with black, white, and brown fur lying on straw, with one paw near its mouth and tongue slightly sticking out, next to a metal fence and greenery outside.
A girl petting a young goat near a vegetable garden.
A young girl petting a small goat outdoors on a sunny day.
A tomato plant growing in a garden with a support cage, showing green and ripening red tomatoes, some leaves are damaged or dying.
A black and brown goat with distinctive markings on its face among green foliage and pink flowers.
A raised garden bed with large green leafy plants, nearby smaller plants, and a compost bin or raised container in a backyard, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A young boy with light brown hair in a blue shirt feeding a baby goat through a chain-link fence at a farm or petting zoo.
A wooden cubby shelf filled with various styles and colors of rubber boots, some with fuzzy linings, arranged in rows.
Four banners hanging on a white wall featuring various designs, symbols, and text related to different groups or organizations. The first banner is purple with a shield design and various icons, the second is red with a tiger and shield, the third is maroon with a coat of arms, and the fourth is blue with a shield design.

Houses (grades 7-12)

Our Upper School House System is a long-standing tradition inspired by schools in England. Upon entry, each student is randomly assigned to one of several houses, creating a strong sense of belonging and community across grade levels.

Houses provide opportunities for connection, leadership, and school spirit through friendly competition in athletics, academic challenges, debates, and service events. Students earn merit points by demonstrating our core values of community, kindness, gratitude, and respect. At the end of each year, the house with the highest total is awarded the House Cup.

Each house also selects a charity partner annually, working together to raise funds and support meaningful community causes. This fosters a culture of service and reinforces the importance of giving back.

The house system builds school pride while encouraging teamwork, responsibility, and positive relationships across the Upper School.

Lower School students also share in the excitement, looking forward to the day they join their house community and begin participating in this special tradition.

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Four people, including three children, standing outdoors holding a large banner with a tiger logo and the words 'Kindness is Everlasting' on it. They are dressed casually, and the background features trees and a sunny sky.
A black and white logo for Kaiâulu with two dolphins forming a heart shape, and a motto that reads 'One Team, One Goal, One Adventure'.
A teenage girl and boy at an outdoor event, smiling and standing close together, with the girl wearing a purple tie-dye JuJutsu T-shirt and the boy wearing a black Under Armour football sweatshirt.
A logo featuring a fierce-looking lion's head above a shield. The shield contains the text 'KIORAM' and symbols of a handshake and a hand with a heart. Below, a banner reads 'Kindness is Everlasting'.
Multiple cans and boxes of food stacked next to a donation bin labeled 'Donate Food' in a room with tiled floor and a small stool nearby.
A shield crest with four sections featuring a light bulb, a heart, a cube, and a shopping cart, surrounded by octopus tentacles, with the name 'Octavian' and the words 'EST. 2019' and 'Intelligence, Kindness, Creativity, Humor'.
Four people, including a young boy, a girl, and two women, are gathered around a large yellow dog lying on the floor. They are petting and interacting with the dog, which appears to be calm and relaxed in an indoor setting with wooden walls.
Smiling boy in orange shirt and beige shorts making peace signs at an outdoor gathering under a pavilion.
Side of a food truck labeled 'The Food Bank of Manatee,' with a logo featuring a heart and cherry inside a heart. The truck has the tagline 'Proudly Feeding Manatee County Since 1985' and the phone number (941) 747-FOOD, along with the hashtag 'Meals
Two women and a guide dog in an indoor setting, with one woman handing a paper to the other, and a large Labrador sitting beside them.
Two women standing outdoors on grass, both wearing orange T-shirts with a logo, smiling, with trees and picnic tables in the background.
Three children sitting at a table, working with colorful cereal and marshmallows on paper plates, in a classroom setting.

Big Buddies

Our Big Buddies Program pairs older students with younger classmates to build meaningful connections across grade levels. Through shared activities, projects, and special events, students develop leadership, confidence, and a strong sense of community.

Younger students benefit from positive role models and individualized attention, while older students grow in responsibility, empathy, and mentorship skills. These relationships often become a highlight of the school experience, fostering friendships that extend beyond the classroom and strengthen our school family as a whole.

Two boys in a classroom celebrating, with one holding a paper plate with a mushroom-shaped object made of clay or similar material. The boy on the left is making a peace sign and has curly dark hair, wearing a navy polo shirt. The taller boy on the r
Students and a teacher at a classroom table engaged in a pottery activity, shaping clay with paper and drawings of pumpkins and fall leaves on the table, classroom walls decorated with motivational posters and student artwork.
Three children at a table with cookie cutters and rolled-out gingerbread dough, preparing to make cookies outdoors.
Three boys in navy shirts reading a book titled 'How to Catch a Gingerbread Man' at a table outdoors.
Two children sitting on a colorful alphabet rug at school, smiling, one holding colorful butterfly craft materials, and the other leaning next to them.
Group of people watching an outdoor movie screen with a colorful eye graphic at a park on a sunny day.

Field Trips & Enrichment Experiences

Our field trip program extends learning beyond the classroom through both off-campus adventures and on-campus experiences. Students explore local destinations, engage with their community, and connect classroom concepts to real-world applications.

In addition, we welcome special guests and visiting experts to campus, providing students with unique, hands-on learning opportunities right where they are. These experiences enrich our curriculum, spark curiosity, and create lasting memories that deepen each child’s understanding of the world around them.

A person speaking at a zoo exhibit with three elephants behind a green fence, people sitting and taking photos in the foreground.
Group of children looking at a manatees through a glass window at an aquarium.
A young girl sitting in the driver's seat of a fire truck, smiling at the camera, with firefighter helmets visible on the dashboard.
Two children in the water, one boy and one girl, are using nets to catch or examine something in the shallow ocean or lake.
Audience viewing a stage performance or concert in a theater with a large auditorium and orchestra.
People on a beach engaging in a marine wildlife conservation activity, examining educational materials and equipment, near water with trees in the background.
Six teenagers standing in front of a decorative fountain at a theme park, with buildings and other visitors in the background.
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People gathered on a wooden bridge during evening, with some looking down at the ground and others standing, surrounded by tropical plants and illuminated by string lights.
A group of people, including children and adults, watching an outdoor movie on a large screen with a colorful eye and heart painting, in a park on a clear day.
A girl in a pink dress petting a light brown and white pony while an adult holds the pony's halter, with another girl near a small dark pony in the background.
Firefighter kneeling on the ground and holding a fire hose, demonstrating to a group of children and adults in a parking lot, with a fire truck and palm trees in the background.
Two smiling people, a man in a blue shirt and a woman in a patterned blouse, standing in front of a large screen and giving thumbs up.
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Campus Happenings

  • Group of children and adult dressed in themed costumes for a play or celebration, standing in a room with books and chairs.

    100th Day of School!

  • An indoor school store with a gray wall featuring Pinnacle Academy Panthers logo, shelves with school supplies and clothing, and a tiled floor.

    School Store!

  • Person sitting on a chair playing a bass guitar, wearing a red hoodie and blue jeans, in a music room with soundproofing foam and a whiteboard.

    Music Class!

  • Two children at a glow party are wearing glasses and glow necklaces, holding glow sticks, with colorful light projections on the wall in the background.

    Glow dance!

  • Two people working on art projects at a workspace with craft supplies, including paint, brushes, and surfboard-shaped wooden pieces.

    Woodshop Class!

  • A young boy smiling and running on a grassy field during daytime, wearing a Pinnacle Academy t-shirt, blue shorts, sneakers, and a medal around his neck.

    Runners Club!

  • Colorful painted rocks arranged on soil with a sign that reads "Welcome to our Kindness Rock Garden. Take one for inspiration. Share one for motivation. Create and leave one to help our garden grow!" and a plant with long green leaves next to the sign.

    Ms. Molly's Kindness Garden!