St. Jerome Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2601 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Fort Lauderdale
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Serving families in Fort Lauderdale since at least 2011
In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, St. Jerome Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 215 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. The school day runs about 8 hours, 179 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
- 215
- Teachers
- 20.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 110 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 179 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% 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 St. Jerome Catholic School 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 St. Jerome Catholic School
What grades does St. Jerome Catholic School serve?
St. Jerome Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Jerome Catholic School?
About 215 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Jerome 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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