For nearly 60 years, Lourdes Academy, a ministry of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, has been a provider of high quality education in a Christ-centered environment.
Our family makes children feel loved and gifted every day. Lourdes Academy changes lives by providing a high quality Catholic education infused with gospel truths within a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment. It is my pleasure to welcome you to our website.
I hope that you will find the information presented here to be useful and interesting. The faculty, staff, students, parents, and I strive to make Lourdes Academy an extension of your family.I invite you to call the school to set up a personal tour to see what makes us special, and what makes us the school of choice for over 200 families in our area. For more frequent updates, including pictures of our students being awesome, please like us on Facebook! .
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lourdes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006
Student Body
Total Students
251 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lourdes Academy's ranking?
Lourdes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lourdes Academy?
The application deadline for Lourdes Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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