Ascension Catholic School is committed to maintaining a Catholic community of companions on the journey toward academic excellence, global service, and life-long learning.
Our belief is that all children are a part of a global community of life-long learners; students can understand the reality of global interdependence, which leads to a heightened sense of social justice, personal responsibility, and respect for others and the world around them; a well-rounded education includes the spiritual, intellectual, physical, creative, social, psychological, and emotional formation of all students; and Catholic education is rooted in message, community, service, and worship an serves as an element of evangelization within the school, the parish, the local community, the Church and the world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ascension Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003
Student Body
Total Students
402 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms, navy and school uniform plaid for k-5, khaki & navy for middle school
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary, depending upon parish membership. Contact the office for more information.
Admissions Director
Pat Laibl
Admissions Associate
Kathy Campbell
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band, Bell Choir, Choir, National Junior Honor Society, Odyssey of the Mind, School Newspaper, Student Service Council
School Notes
- Nationally Recognized School of Excellence, 1996 Blue Ribbon School, 2003 Reading Renaissance Model, Master School Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics Roman Catholic Faith and Christian Values Emphasized
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Ascension Catholic School offer?
Ascension Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Ascension Catholic School's ranking?
Ascension Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ascension Catholic School?
The application deadline for Ascension Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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