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Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Hialeah, FL

6600 Miami Lakeway N, Hialeah, FL 33014

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Hialeah
  • Serving families in Hialeah since at least 2011

In Hialeah, Florida, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 451 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. The school day runs about 7.5 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
451
Teachers
28 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 240 girls, 211 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    398’11–12404’13–14414’15–16423’17–18418’19–20428’21–22451’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K127
    K52
    152
    252
    352
    449
    553
    647
    744
    850

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino97%
    Black2%
    White1%
    Two or more races0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School 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 Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School?

    About 451 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School?

    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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