Royal Palm Academy vs. St. Ann School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Royal Palm Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
St. Ann School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Overview
The mission of Royal Palm Academy is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. We teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders.
Saint Ann Catholic School, a ministry of Saint Ann Parish, rooted in Gospel values and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church,welcomes and inspires children in Pre-K through 8 to Live Jesus, to embrace academic excellence, and to foster discipleship in the spirit of Saint Francis de Sales, the Gentleman Saint, and Saint Ann, the Grandmother of Jesus.
In partnership with our families and the community, we support and celebrate each child as the Heart of God on earth through an education of spirit, mind, and body.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
1998
1956
Students Body
Total Students
307 students
478 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
65
Kindergarten Students
30
50
Grade 1 Students
33
55
Grade 2 Students
36
52
Grade 3 Students
24
40
Grade 4 Students
36
50
Grade 5 Students
28
40
Grade 6 Students
27
54
Grade 7 Students
32
40
Grade 8 Students
17
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
34%
65%
Average Class Size
15
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$15,000
$10,200
Tuition Notes
There is a discount for those who pay the total tuition upfront. Also, 15% discount applied to third and subsequent children enrolled at RPA. Financial Aid opportunities available.
Saint Ann School offers excellent scholarships from many different funds. Scholarships available today!
% on Financial Aid
32%
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,901
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
95%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jennifer J. Scarafile
Mrs. Tracy Farley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Acts of Kindness Club, Afterschool Sports, Boys Lacrosse, Choir, Continental Math League, Directed Drawing & Art Club, Golf, Journalism Club, Karate Club, Royal Gems Girls Club, Running Club, Scrapbooking Club, Spanish Club, Tennis
Band, Chess Club, Choir, Competitive Sports, Drama, Intramural Sports, Kids Tek Robotics Club, Mini Vinnie's Student Service Club, National Jr. Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Student Council