Academy Of The Holy Names (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 972 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Feb. 2 / rolling
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School Rankings

Academy Of The Holy Names ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Academy Of The Holy Names
Pre-K	40
Kind	40
1	42
2	46
3	38
4	47
5	55
6	64
7	62
8	62
9	130
10	108
11	119
12	119

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Grade 9 enrollment jumps to 130 students, far above the 64 in Grade 6 and the 119 in Grades 11 and 12.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1881

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Campus Size

19 acres

Student Body

Total Students

972 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / Feb. 2 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Range of $11,680-$18,420 for grades Pk-12.

% on Financial Aid

33%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Pamela Doherty

Admissions Associate

Amanda Faunce

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue, Navy Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Jaguar

School Notes

The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent, co-educational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
Our mission is to develop the spiritual, academic, personal, and physical growth of each student within an atmosphere of care and concern; to provide quality educational opportunities for students of diverse ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds; and to encourage each student to realize his/her full potential as an intelligent, cultural, spiritual and socially aware individual.

The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent, co-educational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Our mission is to develop the spiritual, academic, personal, and physical growth of each student within an atmosphere of care and concern; to provide quality educational opportunities for students of diverse ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds; and to encourage each student to realize his/her full potential as an intelligent, cultural, spiritual and socially aware individual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Academy Of The Holy Names offer?

Academy Of The Holy Names offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Academy Of The Holy Names is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.

What is Academy Of The Holy Names's ranking?

Academy Of The Holy Names ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Holy Names?

The application deadline for Academy Of The Holy Names is Dec. 1 / Feb. 2 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 / Feb. 2 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tampa, FL is $11,950 for elementary schools and $12,258 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tampa, FL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).