Palmer Catholic Academy

Palmer Catholic Academy was founded in 1997 to provide our children and our community with a quality education within a loving Catholic environment.
Palmer Catholic Academy of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church provides the foundation for academic excellence in a caring, safe and Christ-centered environment.
Our goal is to motivate each child to develop sound catholic values for future success.
The foundation of our educational program is developmental learning, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
In addition, physical education, secondary language, music, art, computer science, and special events are integrated into the curriculum.
These educational instruments are enhanced by daily religious instruction and prayer intended to strengthen the learning process and give our children a well rounded Catholic Christian education.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Palmer Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Palmer Catholic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Palmer Catholic Academy's ranking?
Palmer Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Palmer Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Palmer Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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