Shelton Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Doral, FL
9455 NW 40th State Road, Doral, FL 33178
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Doral
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 646% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Doral since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Shelton Academy is an independent Catholic school in Doral, Florida, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 418 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 646% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. Students attend about 6.5 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
- 418
- Teachers
- 35.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 218 girls, 200 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Florida (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% 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
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shelton 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 Shelton Academy
What grades does Shelton Academy serve?
Shelton Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Shelton Academy?
About 418 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shelton 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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