Updated: November 2026 · By Lee DeForest, Director, Florida Coastal Prep
DME Academy in Daytona Beach runs middle school, high school, and post-grad basketball alongside other sports. This page cites DME’s own published tuition materials so families can compare honestly.
Published tuition (official source)
DME Academy’s 2026–27 tuition flyer (PDF) lists a high school boarding option at $55,000 (as of November 2026).
Program tiers, day-student pricing, and post-grad options may differ. Download the current flyer on dmeacademy.com or email admissions for the package that matches your player’s grade and team.
If DME has updated pricing after our last review, contact the school for the current number. We do not invent or round figures here.
Questions to ask DME admissions
- Which tuition line applies to your player (MS, HS, PG, day vs boarding)?
- What is included (housing, meals, academics, training, travel)?
- Are there competition, gear, or international-student fees?
- What payment plans or aid exist?
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About FCP pricing
Florida Coastal Prep publishes tuition and inclusions for our basketball-only model in Fort Walton Beach. Use DME’s official flyer for their number, then compare fit: roster size, schedule, housing supervision, and recruiting plan.
Next step: Talk with FCP for a side-by-side cost and program comparison.