St. Bonaventure Catholic School

Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2020  St. Bonaventure School is a Christ-centered community that fosters Christ's Gospel message of peace, love, service to others, and fellowship.
We strive to cultivate and maximize each child's spiritual, academic, social, and physical potential.
We believe that it is our Christian duty to assist the parents in their responsibility to develop each child's faith, we are charged to educate each child to his or her fullest potential, we are called to teach Catholic faith and values through example and through the joyful celebration of the liturgy, and we are motivated by the Word of Scripture to prepare each child for the Kingdom of God.  STREAM Certified by FCC

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Average class size: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Bonaventure Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech Impaired, Language Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disorder/Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, Other Health Impaired/ADHD
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Student Body

Total Students
700 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
St. Bonaventure Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
Average Class Size
32 students
Advanced Courses
Berlitz, Florida Virtual Learning (Math and Language), High School Mathematics, IMACS (Advanced mathematics for elementary), Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar Servers, Aviation, Campus Ministry, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bees (National Scripps and Spanish), Student Ambassador Program, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Band Instruction, Chess Club, Choir (Grades 7-8), Chorale (Grades 4-6), Drama (Middle School elective), Visual Art (Middle School elective)

School Notes

  • St. Bonaventure School is a Christ-centered community that fosters Christ's Gospel message of peace, love, service to others, and fellowship.
  • We strive to cultivate and maximize each child's spiritual, academic, social, and physical potential.
  • We believe that it is our Christian duty to assist the parents in their responsibility to develop each child's faith, we are charged to educate each child to his or her fullest potential, we are called to teach Catholic faith and values through example and through the joyful celebration of the liturgy, and we are motivated by the Word of Scripture to prepare each child for the Kingdom of God.
  • STREAN Certified by FCC
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Bonaventure Catholic School cost?
St. Bonaventure Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What sports does St. Bonaventure Catholic School offer?
St. Bonaventure Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Bonaventure Catholic School's ranking?
St. Bonaventure Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Bonaventure Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Bonaventure Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,000
  • Average class size: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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