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St. Helen Roman Catholic Church

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3340 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 5 Catholic schools in Fort Lauderdale

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, St. Helen Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 229 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. 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
229
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 134 girls, 95 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    204’17–18206’19–20196’21–22229’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K28
    128
    229
    330
    426
    528
    623
    714
    823

    Student body

    Black90%
    Asian6%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races2%

    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 St. Helen Roman Catholic Church 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 St. Helen Roman Catholic Church

    What grades does St. Helen Roman Catholic Church serve?

    St. Helen Roman Catholic Church serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Helen Roman Catholic Church?

    About 229 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Helen Roman Catholic Church?

    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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