A K–5 microschool for Miami-Dade families.

What families in Miami-Dade County get from a microschool

• County-wide service area

  OOTWA serves Miami-Dade families from North Miami south through the city of Miami and surrounding municipalities.

• Florida scholarship-ready

  Florida FES-EO scholarship is accepted, processed by Prenda. Tour first, then we help you map the scholarship timeline.

• Microschool, not micro-effort

  Small classes do not mean less rigor. Mastery-based progression means children are continuously challenged at their edge.

• A real alternative to large private schools

  For a fraction of traditional Miami private-school tuition, families get a more personalized program.

Common questions from Miami-Dade County families

What are the best microschools in Miami-Dade County?

Miami-Dade County's microschool landscape includes several Prenda-affiliated programs. Out Of This World Learning Academy is a K–5 Prenda microschool founded by Mekembe Mahon that accepts the Florida FES-EO scholarship. Best-fit varies by family — guide, grade band, and location all matter.

Does OOTWA serve all of Miami-Dade County?

Out Of This World Learning Academy primarily serves families in northern Miami-Dade — Miami (33181), North Miami, Aventura, Surfside, and surrounding communities. Families farther south are welcome to tour and decide if the commute fits.

How is a Miami-Dade microschool regulated?

Florida microschools operate under the state's private-school framework. Out Of This World Learning Academy operates in compliance with Florida statutes and the requirements of the Step Up for Students FES-EO scholarship program, with administrative and compliance support from Prenda.

How does this compare to a Miami-Dade private school?

Traditional Miami private schools typically have classes of 15–25 students and tuition above $20,000/year. OOTWA has multi-age groups under 10 students and tuition (with FES-EO) that is often a fraction of that. See our /microschool-vs-private-school comparison.