St. Mary Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fort Walton Beach, FL
110 Robinwood Dr SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Fort Walton Beach
- Serving families in Fort Walton Beach since at least 2011
In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 379 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. 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
- 379
- Teachers
- 26.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 247 girls, 132 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 62% 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. Mary 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. Mary Catholic School
What grades does St. Mary Catholic School serve?
St. Mary Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Catholic School?
About 379 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary 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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