The Pine Crest Difference

Choosing a school for your child may be one of the most important decisions a family can make. Researching and unearthing what differentiates one school from another can feel daunting. We understand and often ask our students, faculty, parents, and alumni what they believe distinguishes Pine Crest School:

Whether it be parents, teachers or administrators, we are a community of adults who have chosen to prioritize and invest in independent school education. At Pine Crest, students and teachers develop deep and meaningful relationships, many of which begin when a child enters pre-kindergarten and last for a lifetime.

Our young alumni living and working in New York City, for example, may run into friends at the local coffee shop who they learned to read with in Lower School! From the security officer who greets you when you first arrive on campus, to the parent volunteer or student ambassador who accompanies you on a campus tour, to your child’s first teacher, to the President, we are a community of professionals who are experts in our field of work. Gifts from our generous donors provide us with the resources to equip, staff, and implement timely, progressive initiatives for our students.

People say that when you meet a Pine Crest graduate, you know. They are poised, well-spoken, caring, driven, and intellectually curious. Select any of the social stories below to “meet” some of our alumni.

Alumni Profiles

Neha Govindraj

Class of ’11

“A big part of what I learned at Pine Crest was how to manage stress, compartmentalize and take things one step at a time.”

Kimberly (Altschul) Straker

Class of ’90

“The academics have always been outstanding, but what truly sets Pine Crest apart is how it fosters confidence, leadership and innovation.”

Jon Radler

Class of ’00

“As you get older, the magic of Pine Crest grows. What made Pine Crest special wasn’t just the academic rigor but the diversity of talents and interests that surrounded us as students.”

David Walters

Class of ’02

“Seeing my son follow in my footsteps at Pine Crest—even wearing my shirts from 1988—is surreal. I have spent 32 years of my life at this address, and it’s cool to see him here.

Kaitlyn Ockerman

Class of ’18

"At Pine Crest, I was extremely involved in the performing arts. These experiences have not only fueled my passion, but have also taught me dedication, teamwork and the beauty of expression."

Jaime Legagneur

Class of ’97

"When I launched my first show, many of my early interviews came from the Pine Crest network, including Adam Rymer ’93, President of Nerdist, who inspired my entire career. The connections here are incredible—being part of this ecosystem has opened so many doors.”

Brence Platner

Class of ’20

"Pine Crest has all the resources to help you make it happen! Just imagine what you can do in this world."

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One of the best ways to begin discovering what sets Pine Crest apart from other schools is to visit one or both of our campuses. Click on the Visit icon below to schedule an on-campus or virtual tour.

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1501 NE 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
(954) 492-4100

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2700 St. Andrews Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
(561) 852-2800

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Pine Crest School admits students regardless of race, religion, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability who possess the motivation, ability, and character which would enable them to succeed in our School community. Pine Crest does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid program, or athletic and other School-administered programs.

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