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Palmer Catholic Academy

4889 Palm Valley Rd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

www.pcapvb.org

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1997

School Calendar

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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

Palmer Catholic Academy Student 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

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Application URL

Online Application

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)

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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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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)

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The average private school tuition in St. Johns County, FL is $12,033 for elementary schools and $5,334 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).