Palmer Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
4889 Palm Valley Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Ponte Vedra Beach
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Serving families in Ponte Vedra Beach since at least 2011
In Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Palmer Catholic Academy is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 430 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. 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
- 430
- Teachers
- 32.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 214 girls, 216 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (13 students per teacher).
- Larger than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Palmer Catholic Academy whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Palmer Catholic Academy
What grades does Palmer Catholic Academy serve?
Palmer Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Palmer Catholic Academy?
About 430 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Palmer Catholic 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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