Donahue Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

4955 Seton Way
Immokalee, FL 34142

Donahue Academy Photo #1 - Donahue Academy's mission is to be a Catholic, classical school where students encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things. Our students will deepen their love of God and others through the pursuit of all that is true, good, and beautiful.

Donahue Academy Photo #2 - We proudly proclaim the source of the True, Good and Beautiful: God. Daily Mass, confession, monthly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and spiritual retreats for all grades help students live the fullness of God's presence in their lives.

Donahue Academy Photo #3 - To create an ideal environment for forming authentic, enduring bonds in the student body, our students read printed books (no ipads), we maintain a cell phone-free environment, and computers and electronics are used as a learning tools only.

Donahue Academy Photo #4 - We do not simply hint at the Source of Undying Truth in modern or classical texts. Rather, our school openly embraces the Divine Word wherever He is found.

Donahue Academy Photo #5 - Our athletic programs are successful and are integral to forming students in body, mind and spirit. The Shamrocks frequently win Conference and Division titles and reach State competition (with numerous titles) against schools multiple times our size.

Donahue Academy Photo #6 - Donahue Academy's Fine Arts, Choral Music and Shakespeare programs give students a personal, hands on encounter with Truth, Goodness and Beauty.

Donahue Academy Photo #7 - The average pupil at Donahue Academy scores in the upper third of students in the nation. The majority of our students (approximately 80%) choose to continue their education at a Catholic college. Our students receive generous scholarships and excel in college and beyond.

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2007

Colors

Blue, Green

School Calendar

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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

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Tuition Notes

Grades 9-12 Tuition = $10,875 Need based financial aid Accept Step up For Students

Admissions Director

Veronica Lendman

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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.

A culture of excellence where students:

Ecounter Christ.
See truths in relation to each other.
Appreciatethe unity of all truth.

Our Catholic Educational Tradition:

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.

Our classical program:

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

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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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