Donahue Academy is the PK-12 Catholic, classical school of Ave Maria Parish in Ave Maria, Florida.
Our mission is to encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things.
Students deepen their love of God and others through the pursuit of all that is True, Good and Beautiful.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,875
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Donahue Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue, Green
Student Body
Total Students
359 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Number of AP Courses
1 course
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,875
Tuition Notes
Grades 9-12 Tuition = $10,875
Need based financial aid
Accept Step up For Students
Admissions Director
Veronica Lendman
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Garden ClubModel UN
National Honor SocietyPro Life Club
RoboticsRunning
Scholar BowlStudent Life Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirLiterary Magazine
Shakespeare PerformanceYearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Weightlifting
School Notes
- School Motto: Encountering Christ and pursuing excellence.
- Ecounter Christ.
- See truths in relation to each other.
- Appreciatethe unity of all truth.
- Helps students encounter Christ In a personal relationship of authentic love.
- Leads studentsto Jesus In the sacraments.
- Includesstudy of Scripture.
- Promotesservice and love for each other.
- Exposes the students to Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
- Is structured and integrated.
- Focuses on the acquisition of knowledge through reading original texts and classics.
- Follows the classical Trivium of Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric.
- Studies academic disciplines and essential truths that transcend the disciplines.
- Develops a sense of wonder and a love for learning.
- Trains the mind in the tools of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Donahue Academy cost?
Donahue Academy's tuition is approximately $10,875 for private students.
What sports does Donahue Academy offer?
Donahue Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Donahue Academy's ranking?
Donahue Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Donahue Academy?
The application deadline for Donahue Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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