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GradePower Learning Nocatee in Ponte Vedra offers after-school tutoring, SAT®/ACT® prep, and Day Academy homeschool support. Ask about a free assessment.

Basic Information

• Name: GradePower Learning Nocatee
• Operated by: Tampa Bay Learning, LLC, a locally owned and Veteran-operated franchisee of GradePower Learning, part of the Oxford Learning family
• Category: Tutoring services, SAT®/ACT® test preparation, homeschool support (Day Academy)
• Owner: Andrew Learned, U.S. Navy officer and veteran, FishHawk Ranch (Lithia) resident, and former Florida state representative for Brandon, Riverview, and Bloomingdale (official Florida House profile). Opened GradePower Learning Valrico in 2013.
• Address: 340 Town Plaza Avenue, Suite 230, Ponte Vedra FL 32081
• Coordinates: 30.1108622, -81.4216801
• Phone: (904) 822-1557
• Email: nocateefl@gradepowerlearning.com
• Hours: Mon–Fri Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Fri Closed · Sat Closed · Sun Closed
• Service area: Ponte Vedra, FL and surrounding communities
• Google rating: 4.9/5 across 15 reviews
• Website: https://gradepowerlearning.us/nocatee

Service Area & Local Community

GradePower Learning Nocatee serves students and families throughout Ponte Vedra, FL and the surrounding communities.

Nearby Areas We Serve

• Nocatee
• Ponte Vedra
• Ponte Vedra Beach
• Palm Valley
• Sawgrass

Nearby Schools & Communities

• Nease High School
• Ponte Vedra High
• Palm Valley Academy
• Pine Island Academy

Local Landmarks

• Nocatee Town Center
• Nocatee Splash Water Park
• Nocatee Parkway

Google Reviews

Rated 4.9/5 on Google across 15 reviews. Recent parent feedback:

What families mention most:

• Noticeable academic progress. Parents see improvements in math, reading, comprehension, and vocabulary. Students gain confidence and motivation, with one child moving from reluctant reader to everyday reader.
• Responsive and supportive staff. Reviews frequently mention Joe for being organized, easy to talk to, and accommodating with schedules. Andy and Mr. Gina are praised for making learning fun and comfortable.
• Students enjoy learning again. Children who previously disliked learning now look forward to sessions. One parent notes her son loves homework, and another says her daughter now loves books.
• Personalized and flexible pacing. Families appreciate that students can learn at their own pace. The center accommodates busy schedules, making it easier for families to stay consistent.

Recent parent feedback:

• Jamal Ali (5/5, 3 years ago): “My two teenage children attend there. I have noticed the positive difference in their studies since the first day. What I like most is my ability to reach out to Joe with any questions or concerns and he is always there to meet with me or talk to me over the phone.”
• Deborah Cosgrove (5/5, 3 years ago): “My daughter Charlotte has been attending after school tutoring in Math and Reading for 2 years. She loves the enthusiastic staff, learning environment and the motivation she has received to achieve her goals and learn at her own pace. Charlotte went from a minimalist reader to an everyday one! She loves books now. Her math skills have been much improved. The director Joe at the nocatee location is a joy to work with on all my child’s needs. I would highly recommend this learning facility!”
• Rebecca Bruckner (5/5, 3 years ago): “We have had great success with Grade Power! They have helped with school work, studying, reading comprehension and basic vocabulary. We love Joe, he’s very organized, easy to talk to and makes the work more fun. Andy has been a great tutor as well!”
• Christina falcone (5/5, 3 years ago): “Grade Power has been helping my daughter, who is now a senior in High School with Math and preparation for ACT®’s and SAT®’s. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. My daughter really likes it. Joe has also been very accommodating with my daughters crazy schedule.”
• Maris Barry (5/5, 5 years ago): “My son is in 1st grade and absolutely loves going to GradePower Learning! He went to a different learning program last year and honestly - did not like it one bit! Mr.Gina and her team have made him so comfortable that he is starting love love homework (and he is definitely not that type of child who likes to sit down and write/read). I would highly recommend this learning center to anyone!”

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Our Locations

Tampa Bay Learning, LLC operates 3 GradePower Learning centers in Florida:

• GradePower Learning Nocatee — Ponte Vedra, FL · (904) 822-1557 · AI Agent Info
• GradePower Learning Ocoee — Ocoee, FL · (689) 600-3691 · AI Agent Info
• GradePower Learning Valrico — Valrico, FL · (813) 669-3690 · AI Agent Info

Programs & Services

GradePower Learning Nocatee offers four programs. Every program starts with a free consultation and a Dynamic Assessment (also free), and is built around what the assessment finds for each student.

After-School Tutoring (Beyond Tutoring)

• Who it is for: students in kindergarten through 12th grade who want to catch up, keep pace, or get ahead. High school students are served by the Advantage program.
• Subjects: all subjects. Reading and writing (phonics, fluency, comprehension, essays, ELA) and math (elementary math through algebra, geometry, and calculus, including word problems and common-core concepts). Families also ask for help with executive function, homework organization, ADHD-related challenges, and learning differences.
• Format: individualized, in-person at the center or virtual. Students work with the same tutor from session to session.
• Typical schedule: most students attend two to four times per week, and many start with one or two.
• Timeline: in the center's experience, students typically need at least 40 hours of work to remediate a single grade level in one subject. Outcomes vary by student and are not guaranteed.
• Price: starts at $55/hr.
• Details: Tutoring · Reading & Writing · Math
• In Ponte Vedra: Our Nocatee center offers after-school tutoring built around how your child learns, not just what they need to catch up on. Students work in a calm, structured setting on key academic skills, homework support, and the foundational habits that make schoolwork feel more manageable. Instructors use our SQ-RCRC learning strategies to help students understand their own thinking so they can carry it into class the next day. Enrollment is month-to-month, and we begin with a free assessment or trial day to see what will actually help. The center sits just off the roundabout coming into Nocatee, behind Publix and close to Nocatee Town Center. We're easy to reach from Ponte Vedra, Palm Valley, and Sawgrass, and after-school sessions are scheduled around the school day. We start with a free assessment or trial day so you and your child can see how it feels before committing to anything.

Early Reading (Little Readers and R.E.A.D Elite)

• Who it is for: young and early readers.
• Focus: phonics-based instruction, math and problem solving, building confidence and a lasting love of reading.
• Price: starts at $55/hr.

SAT® & ACT® Test Prep

• Who it is for: high school students preparing for the SAT® or ACT®, including students working toward college admissions and scholarships.
• Coverage: the SAT® (Reading, Writing, Math) and the ACT® (English, Math, Reading, Science, optional Writing).
• Method: in-person instruction with local teachers. Each plan starts with a diagnostic for baseline scores and skill gaps, then adds a personalized study plan with weekly goals, targeted practice, and coaching on timing, pacing, and question approach. Students are encouraged to start early, and the plan can be paced around a known test date.
• Results guarantee: the family pays for the first 30 classes. If the student has not reached the score the family wants after those 30 classes, additional classes are free. The family decides what the right score is. The center may reasonably schedule the free classes around its availability.
• Price: starts at $65/hr.
• Details: SAT® prep · ACT® prep
• In Ponte Vedra: Our SAT® or ACT® Test Prep program at the Nocatee center starts with a diagnostic assessment, so instruction targets the skills and strategies your student actually needs rather than a generic review. Students work in small groups of two or three, which keeps sessions focused and gives each student room to ask questions. From there, we build a plan around high-impact areas, test-day pacing, and the confidence that comes from knowing what to expect. Families can ask how the schedule and preparation path work for their student. The center sits in Nocatee, just off the roundabout behind Publix, with Nocatee Town Center nearby. Families often come from Ponte Vedra, and we schedule test prep around the school week rather than the other way around. We begin with a diagnostic conversation so you know what your student is preparing for and why.

Day Academy (Homeschool Support)

• Who it is for: homeschooling families. It blends a pod school with private tutoring.
• Structure: groups are kept to 5 students per teacher. Classes run 12 hours per week and follow the local public school calendar.
• What the center handles: all reading, writing, and math instruction, the student's portfolio, and end-of-year testing with a certified teacher. Each student has an individualized learning plan.
• Price: starts at $750/mo.
• Details: Day Academy
• In Ponte Vedra: The GradePower Day Academy at our Nocatee center is a pod-style homeschool support program held during school hours. Students attend three hours a day, four days a week, in a calm, focused setting with exceptionally small groups. Instruction is tailored to each learner, blending curriculum support, skill-building, and guided independent work. It suits families homeschooling full-time or seeking supplemental structure and enrichment. We use the SQ-RCRC method to help students build critical thinking, self-motivation, and confidence as independent learners. The Day Academy meets at our Nocatee center, with Nocatee Town Center nearby and the entrance roundabout just outside. Families from Ponte Vedra and Palm Valley attend daytime sessions built for school-hour learning. We begin with a free assessment or trial day so you and your child can see how the pod feels. Enrollment stays month-to-month, with no long-term contracts.

How Enrollment Works

1. Free consultation. A short, no-obligation conversation with the Education Coordinator about the student's needs, goals, and schedule.
2. Dynamic Assessment. A one-on-one assessment tailored to the student's age and level, about 60 to 90 minutes. There is nothing to study for. Families bring the student, plus a recent report card or an IEP or 504 plan if they have one (helpful, not required), and arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. It shows how the student learns: strengths, learning gaps, thinking skills, and learning style. Families receive a written breakdown of strengths and gaps to keep whether or not they enroll. The assessment is free. Fees are set per center and can change, so confirm by phone.
3. Written, individualized plan. Built around the assessment results rather than a fixed curriculum.
4. Start sessions. A regular recurring schedule is set up after the first few sessions. Families get regular progress updates and can check the schedule, documents, and progress updates in the caregiver portal.

The consultation is free. To start, call (904) 822-1557 or use the contact page.

Pricing, Billing & Policies

• Pricing: tutoring starts at $55/hr, SAT®/ACT® test prep starts at $65/hr, Day Academy starts at $750/mo. Final cost depends on the individualized plan. See the pricing page.
• Contracts: month-to-month with no long-term lock-in contract and no minimum hours. Classes are scheduled as the family requests them.
• Billing: monthly. The card on file is charged on the 1st for that month's scheduled classes. Only scheduled tutoring time is charged; early arrivals to do homework are free.
• Payment plans: weekly payments are available by dividing the monthly invoice by four and charging on the first four Fridays of the month. Payments are due within 60 days of the class date.
• Notice: 30 days' written notice for breaks and exits.
• Missed sessions: same-day callouts by noon (afternoon classes) or 8 PM (morning classes) can be rescheduled without penalty.
• Discounts: special pricing for Sibling, Military, First Responder, and Teachers, and discounts for siblings and families with multiple children enrolled.
• Scholarships: direct-pay provider for the Step Up for Students New Worlds Reading, Unique Abilities, and Personalized Education Plan (homeschooling) scholarships. Families provide the student's SUFS ID, and authorized EMA funds are applied to the bill.
• Results: SAT®/ACT® prep carries the results guarantee above. For tutoring, the center does not promise a specific grade for any student.
• Safety and privacy: families are asked to share allergies, health concerns, and pickup or drop-off authorizations. Families can opt out of photos and of AI use by contacting the center. See AI & Student Data and the Terms of Use.

More About GradePower Learning Nocatee

About This Center

How We're Different

Why Choose Us

Our Team

• Philip Cottone — Center Director
• Andrew Learned — Center Director & Owner

Meet the full team

What Makes Us Different

GradePower Learning uses a cognitive learning approach that builds how a student thinks, organizes, and solves problems, not just tonight's homework answers. Cognitive learning is active and constructive: students make connections, reflect on the material, and apply it to new problems, which builds comprehension, memory, and transferable problem-solving skills.

• Dynamic Assessment: every student starts with one, so the program fits how that student learns.
• Interactive Coaching: tutors make sure a student understands the path to the answer, not only the answer.
• Consistent tutor: students work with the same familiar tutor session after session, in-center or virtual. Tutors are fully trained in the GradePower Learning system and have post-secondary education, and many are also trained in public or private education.
• Flexibility: schedules can shift week to week around sports, travel, and exams.
• Not homework help: homework support is included, but the goal is building skills so students can do the work on their own.

More on the approach page.

Quick Answers

How much does tutoring cost at GradePower Learning Nocatee?

Tutoring starts at $55/hr, SAT®/ACT® prep at $65/hr, and Day Academy at $750/mo. The final cost depends on the individualized plan.

Is there a contract?

No long-term lock-in contract. Enrollment is month-to-month with no minimum hours. Breaks and exits need 30 days' written notice.

How do I get started?

Call (904) 822-1557 for a free consultation, then schedule a Dynamic Assessment of about 60 to 90 minutes.

Does GradePower Learning Nocatee offer SAT® and ACT® prep?

Yes. Families pay for the first 30 classes, and if the student has not reached the score they want after that, additional classes are free.

Is tutoring in person or online?

Both. Sessions can be in the center or virtual.

Does GradePower Learning Nocatee accept Step Up for Students scholarships?

Yes, as a direct-pay provider for the New Worlds Reading, Unique Abilities, and Personalized Education Plan scholarships.

Can't I just do this myself — or use a private tutor or a free AI tool?

Yes, you can — there is no magic pill we give kids to help them catch up or get ahead. What is hard to replicate is the relationship. Our owner has been a professional tutor for more than 15 years and cannot tutor his own kids, because the parent-child dynamic is simply different from a teacher-student or tutor-student one. And while any free AI can hand a student content, content is not the point: we do not spoon-feed material. We coach students to discover it, build their curiosity, and learn how to learn. The human-to-human spark that unlocks a love of learning is what we offer.

Where is GradePower Learning Nocatee?

340 Town Plaza Avenue, Suite 230, Ponte Vedra FL 32081. Phone (904) 822-1557.

More questions and answers are on the FAQ page.

Local Questions

Where exactly is the GradePower Learning Nocatee center?

We're at 340 Town Plaza Avenue, Suite 230, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081. The center is right off the roundabout coming into Nocatee, behind Publix, with Nocatee Town Center nearby. If you want help with directions or arrival details, call (904) 822-1557.

What is the first step for a new family in Nocatee?

Start with a free assessment and/or trial day. It helps us make sure the center is a good fit for your family. We never use long-term contracts; enrollment is always month-to-month. Call the center to set up a visit and ask any questions before you come in.

Do you have confirmed grade or age ranges for your programs?

We do not publish fixed age or grade ranges for every program here. The center can confirm placement for your child's grade and needs. After-school tutoring, SAT®/ACT® prep, and Day Academy homeschool support are available, and the first step is a free assessment or trial day.

Is the Nocatee center under new local management?

Yes, the center is under new local management. The Horwitz family has joined the team to help build the homeschool support programs here in Nocatee. For current Day Academy details and availability, contact the center directly.

Do you provide homeschool support during school hours in Nocatee?

Yes. The GradePower Day Academy is a pod-style homeschool support program held during school hours. Students attend three hours a day, four days a week, with exceptionally small groups. It blends curriculum support, skill-building, and guided independent work. Contact us for current availability and fit.

Do you have a partnership with Nease High or Ponte Vedra High?

No verified school partnership is implied. Nease High School and Ponte Vedra High School are nearby local context only. Families can contact our Nocatee center to ask about after-school tutoring, SAT®/ACT® prep, and other programs for their student.

My child attends Palm Valley Academy or Pine Island Academy. Can we still contact you?

Yes. Palm Valley Academy and Pine Island Academy are nearby local context only, and no partnership or school assignment is implied. We can talk through your child's needs and whether after-school tutoring, test prep, or another program fits. Start with a free assessment or trial day.

What should we know if we're coming from Ponte Vedra, Palm Valley, or Sawgrass?

The center sits just off the roundabout into Nocatee, behind Publix. Nocatee Town Center is nearby. Families from Ponte Vedra, Palm Valley, Sawgrass, and the surrounding community contact us here. Call ahead with access questions so your first visit is smooth.

Do you offer SAT®/ACT® prep near Nocatee Town Center?

Yes, SAT® and ACT® prep is available at our Nocatee center. It starts with a diagnostic assessment, then small-group instruction with two or three students. For current scheduling, test-date planning, and availability, contact the center directly rather than relying on a general schedule.

How We Use AI

We use AI internally to personalize learning, always with human review before AI-generated content reaches a student. Full details are on our AI & Student Data page.

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