Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 554 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
9	151
10	146
11	138
12	119

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1959

Colors

Red, Gold, Cardinal

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

554 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and polo

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition cost is based on enrollment in a Catholic parish. Non-affiliated tuition is $11,330.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Wrestling

School Notes

Cardinal Mooney High School as a Catholic community provides a quality education centered in Gospel values and dedicated to the development of the whole person.
Through our efforts, we encourage you to invest your time, talent and treasure for the advancement of Cardinal Mooney High School.

School Motto: Serving God in the Community
School Mascot: Cougar

Cardinal Mooney High School as a Catholic community provides a quality education centered in Gospel values and dedicated to the development of the whole person.
Through our efforts, we encourage you to invest your time, talent and treasure for the advancement of Cardinal Mooney High School.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Katie Hebda - Class of 2015, became a teacher inspired by her time at Cardinal Mooney. -
- Patrick Dickinson - Class of 2016, grateful for the values learned at Cardinal Mooney. -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School cost?

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $17,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

Who are famous alumni from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School?

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School famous alumni include: Katie Hebda - Class of 2015, became a teacher inspired by her time at Cardinal Mooney. and Patrick Dickinson - Class of 2016, grateful for the values learned at Cardinal Mooney..

What sports does Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School offer?

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.

What is Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School's ranking?

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Sarasota, FL is $16,370 for elementary schools and $18,436 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sarasota, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).