St. Vincent Ferrer (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 364 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,400
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Vincent Ferrer ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Vincent Ferrer
Pre-K	33
Kind	40
1	31
2	50
3	43
4	30
5	32
6	39
7	38
8	28

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Year Founded

1955

Student Body

Total Students

364 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

20 students

Advanced Courses

Honors AlgebraAdvanced Courses are available to Students through the Florida Virtual School

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Casual & Formal Used for Mass

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,400

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Tuition Notes

We have a very generous sibling discount along with financial aide available to parishioners. We are also StepUpForStudent scholarship providers as well as accept VPK voucher for PK 4 program.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Lourdes Loreti

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Flag FootballLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubBaton

Cooking ClubDrama Club

Irish danceKarate

Student CouncilTech Club

Tennis

School Notes

On May 10, 1955, the construction of St. Vincent Ferrer School began.
On August 10, 1955, the Sisters of Mercy set sail from Ireland and arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on August 25th. Classes began in the school on October 5, 1955.The school flourished through the next decades as the Catholic population of St. Vincent Ferrer grew.
Many additions have been made over the years to continually improve this special educational environment. Most recently, the development of our Family Life Center provides a place for recreation, socialization and education.With many years of solid leadership within its administration and the devotion of the school’s faculty and staff, who unselfishly nurture the whole child, our families continue to be richly blessed.

School Motto: Hearts to God, Minds to Learning, Talents to Service, Stewards of the Earth

We prepare young minds for the future by providing excellence and balance in the spiritual, educational, artistic, and recreational disciplines of life, and have been doing so for more than half a century.God, parents, and country.• Most of our students are testing 2 grades higher in math, science, and the arts than their peers in other schools and are well prepared to enter competitive secondary schools.• Our teachers, nuns, and pastor partner closely with parents because we know parents are, and should be, the primary educators of their children, and must be included in day-to-day learning.• All students participate in service helping the community to reinforce the principles of giving and humility.• Our championship winning sports teams provide healthy fun, and more importantly, the foundations of working in a team environment.• Wholesome nutritious meals provided in our spotless clean cafeteria by qualified staff.• Quality after school care provides peace of mind for parents who know their children are in a fun, safe, educational environment after school.• Our competitive rates, especially when compared to much more expensive private schools with lower standards, help parents save for college.• Over 50 award winning years preparing young minds for success that carries throughout their lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Vincent Ferrer cost?

St. Vincent Ferrer's tuition is approximately $7,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Vincent Ferrer?

The acceptance rate of St. Vincent Ferrer is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

What sports does St. Vincent Ferrer offer?

St. Vincent Ferrer offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is St. Vincent Ferrer's ranking?

St. Vincent Ferrer 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. Vincent Ferrer?

The application deadline for St. Vincent Ferrer is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Delray Beach, FL is $26,439 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delray Beach, FL is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).