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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 601 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,500
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 5 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mark Catholic School
Pre-K	60
Kind	50
1	50
2	50
3	54
4	54
5	58
6	75
7	75
8	75

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Year Founded

1994

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School Motto

Evangelize. Educate. Innovate.

Student Body

Total Students

601 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 5 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by grade

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kristine de las Salas

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

Volleyball

School Mascot

Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Altar ServersBook Club

Broadcasting ClubChess Club

JournalismJunior Crew/Bookfair

National Junior Honor SocietyRobotics Club

Safety PatrolStudent Ambassador Program

Student CouncilYearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

Mass ChoirShow Choir

School Notes

EVANGELIZE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
Our VISION is to empower the whole child in spirit, thought and discipleship while innovating and growing the Catholic faith in our global community.
Our MISSION, in communion with our families and parish, builds a Catholic, innovative environment focused on the love for Chirst, education, and service, where a student grows spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically within our ever-changing world.
At Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic School, our main pastoral message is to teach as Jesus did, by forming a community life of the Spirit, teaching how to render service to the Christian community and the entire human family, and developing a true love for the learning process.
The curriculum at Saint Mark Catholic School reflects a balance of all areas of learning about the world, about life, and about one another through an emphasis on the integrated learning of reading, science, math, and the language arts.
Fully Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference Member of the National Catholic Education Association, Broward County Non-Public School Association and the Florida Council of Private Schools.

Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School!For almost 30 years, our school has been committed to providing strong Catholic education, empowering the whole child in spirit, thought, and discipleship in order to contribute to our global community for students in PreK 3 through 8th grade. As one of the finest Catholic schools in the area, your child will grow intellectually, spiritually, and physically infused with Christian values fostering a desire for learning.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mark Catholic School cost?

St. Mark Catholic School's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mark Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mark Catholic School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. St. Mark Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. Mark Catholic School offer?

St. Mark Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Mark Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mark Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Mark Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Mark Catholic School is Jan. 5 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 5 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,123 for elementary schools and $20,273 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).