Palmer Catholic Academy was founded in 1997 to provide our children and our community with a quality education within a loving Catholic environment.
Palmer Catholic Academy of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church provides the foundation for academic excellence in a caring, safe and Christ-centered environment.
Our goal is to motivate each child to develop sound catholic values for future success.
The foundation of our educational program is developmental learning, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
In addition, physical education, secondary language, music, art, computer science, and special events are integrated into the curriculum.
These educational instruments are enhanced by daily religious instruction and prayer intended to strengthen the learning process and give our children a well rounded Catholic Christian education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Palmer Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Student Body
Total Students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Respect, Service and Unified in Faith
- School Mascot: The Blue Angels
- Palmer Catholic Academy was founded in 1997 to provide our children and our community with a quality education within a loving Catholic environment.
- Palmer Catholic Academy of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church provides the foundation for academic excellence in a caring, safe and Christ-centered environment.
- Our goal is to motivate each child to develop sound catholic values for future success.
- The foundation of our educational program is developmental learning, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- In addition, physical education, secondary language, music, art, computer science, and special events are integrated into the curriculum.
- These educational instruments are enhanced by daily religious instruction and prayer intended to strengthen the learning process and give our children a well rounded Catholic Christian education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Palmer Catholic Academy cost?
Palmer Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What is Palmer Catholic Academy's ranking?
Palmer Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Palmer Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Palmer Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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