St. Margaret Mary Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

The Mission of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Is to Proclaim the Gospel Through word, worship, and service, to recognize that each child is a unique creation, and to promote high academic in a caring community.
St. Margaret Mary School was established in 1954 by the Sisters of Christian Charity to serve the families of the parish.
The school is located in the same block as the church in beautiful downtown Winter Park.
Today 545 students in grades PK-4 through 8th grade attend the school housed in three buildings.
St. Margaret Mary School is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference, all the faculty is certified in their area.
Class size ranges from 15 to 30, with larger classes having both a teacher and assistant.
All teachers are certified by the State of Florida; one third have a master's degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 495 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Pre-K	22
Kind	50
1	58
2	47
3	58
4	53
5	56
6	55
7	47
8	49

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Grade 1 and 3 highest with 58 students each, making them the largest classes at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School.

Year Founded

1954

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006

Student Body

Total Students

495 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is St. Margaret Mary Catholic School's ranking?

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Mary Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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