St. Ann School vs. Royal Palm Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Ann School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
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Overview
Saint Ann Catholic School, a ministry of Saint Ann Parish, rooted in Gospel values and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church,welcomes and inspires children in Pre-K through 8 to Live Jesus, to embrace academic excellence, and to foster discipleship in the spirit of Saint Francis de Sales, the Gentleman Saint, and Saint Ann, the Grandmother of Jesus.
In partnership with our families and the community, we support and celebrate each child as the Heart of God on earth through an education of spirit, mind, and body.
The mission of Royal Palm Academy is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1956
1998
Students Body
Total Students
512 students
307 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
44
Kindergarten Students
48
30
Grade 1 Students
48
33
Grade 2 Students
60
36
Grade 3 Students
60
24
Grade 4 Students
42
36
Grade 5 Students
48
28
Grade 6 Students
54
27
Grade 7 Students
50
32
Grade 8 Students
37
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
34%
Average Class Size
17
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,625
$15,000
Tuition Notes
Saint Ann School offers excellent scholarships from many different funds. Scholarships available today!
There is a discount for those who pay the total tuition upfront. Also, 15% discount applied to third and subsequent children enrolled at RPA. Financial Aid opportunities available.
% on Financial Aid
70%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,901
Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Tracy Farley
Mrs. Jennifer J. Scarafile
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Chess Club, Choir, Competitive Sports, Drama, Intramural Sports, Kids Tek Robotics Club, Mini Vinnie's Student Service Club, National Jr. Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Student Council
Acts of Kindness Club, Afterschool Sports, Boys Lacrosse, Choir, Continental Math League, Directed Drawing & Art Club, Golf, Journalism Club, Karate Club, Royal Gems Girls Club, Running Club, Scrapbooking Club, Spanish Club, Tennis