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.
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.
Club or Organization: Art Club, Baton, Cooking Club, Drama Club, Irish dance, Karate, Student Council, Tech Club, Tennis
School Notes
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.
St. Vincent Ferrer School's tuition is approximately $7,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Vincent Ferrer School?
The acceptance rate of St. Vincent Ferrer School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. Vincent Ferrer School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Vincent Ferrer School offer?
St. Vincent Ferrer School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
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