Rhodora J Donahue Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Ave Maria, FL
4955 Seton Way, Ave Maria, FL 34142
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 65% since 2011–12
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Rhodora J Donahue Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Ave Maria, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 395 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 65% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Venice. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 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–12
- Students
- 395
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 192 girls, 203 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Venice
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic schools in Florida.
- Compared with 11 Catholic 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 Rhodora J Donahue 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 Rhodora J Donahue Academy
What grades does Rhodora J Donahue Academy serve?
Rhodora J Donahue Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Rhodora J Donahue Academy?
About 395 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Rhodora J Donahue 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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