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Fidelis Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Fort Lauderdale, FL

1999 NW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 135% since 2019–20

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Fidelis Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 80 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 135% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
80
Teachers
9.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 36 girls, 44 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Christian elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 285 Christian elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    34’19–2077’21–2280’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded6
    Pre-K11
    K10
    111
    28
    310
    47
    511
    64
    77
    86

    Student body

    Black90%
    Hispanic or Latino10%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fidelis Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fidelis Academy

    What grades does Fidelis Academy serve?

    Fidelis Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Fidelis Academy?

    About 80 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fidelis Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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