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Alexander D. Henderson University School is a public elementary and middle school on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. A.D. Henderson is a developmental research (lab) school established in 1968 to enhance instruction and research in specialized subjects to improve outcomes for all students in the country.

Front view of the A.D. Henderson main campus entrance at night

A.D. Henderson University School

A.D. Henderson’s student population reflects the demographic composition of the population of the state of Florida. All applications are categorized according to that demographic composition and are selected at random from the applicant pool.

A.D. Henderson University School is affiliated with the FAU College of Education and is not a part of a local public school district.

Quick Facts
#4
best public elementary school in America
#7
best public middle school in America
1:20
Faculty to student ratio
648
students
Partners and Recognition
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Google Reference School
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News - Impacting the World
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29 FAU Students Honored at MPFI Senior Research Symposium
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience hosted its Senior Research Symposium on April 8, 2025. During the annual event, 29 outstanding seniors from Florida Atlantic University High School – Jupiter Campus were recognized for their academic achievements.
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Inaugural FAU Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy Brainwaves Symposium
The inaugural Brainwaves: Brain-Based Learning & Action Research Symposium was hosted by the FAU Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy (SNSTA) and held at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) on March 31, 2025.
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A.D. Henderson Teams Named Regional Winners in ExploraVision Competition
Two talented elementary school teams have been named regional winners in the 33rd annual ExploraVision program, a nationwide science competition co-sponsored by Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). This impressive achievement highlights our students' exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Announcements
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25-26 Elementary SPEC & Middle School Elective Request Forms Due Friday, April 18
Apr 10, 2025
Each year, Parents and guardians are asked to complete a SPEC elective request form for students entering grades 1-5 or a Middle School elective request form for students entering grades 6-8 in the upcoming school year. Forms are due by Friday, April 18, 2025.
National School Lunch Program, Reimbursable Meals
Jan 29, 2025
A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).
2025-2026 School Calendar
Dec 20, 2024
The A.D. Henderson & FAU High School School Advisory Body approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at the December 2024 meeting.