St. Margaret Mary Catholic 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 Stats (2025)

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006

Student Body

Total Students
495 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Quick Stats (2025)

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

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The average private school tuition in Winter Park, FL is $19,420 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Winter Park, FL is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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