St. John Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Panama City, FL
1005 Fortune Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Panama City
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Panama City since at least 2011
St. John Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Panama City, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 136 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 49% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Students attend about 7 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–8
- Students
- 136
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 68 girls, 68 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% 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. John 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 St. John Catholic Academy
What grades does St. John Catholic Academy serve?
St. John Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Catholic Academy?
About 136 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John 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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