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 Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Bonaventure Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
696 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
Average Class Size
24 students
Advanced Courses
BerlitzFlorida Virtual Learning (Math and Language)
High School MathematicsIMACS (Advanced mathematics for elementary)
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 3
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Altar ServersCampus Ministry
National Junior Honor SocietyRobotics Team
Science OlympiadSpelling Bees (National Scripps and Spanish)
Student Ambassador ProgramStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band InstructionChess 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 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, 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 Feb. 3.
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