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#494 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 34% of private schools
Ascension Catholic School
Elementary School · Melbourne, FL
A private elementary school in Melbourne, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3000 N HARBOR CITY BLVD, Melbourne, FL 32935
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ascension Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,841
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Stars AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Verdi EcoschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ascension Catholic School is listed in Melbourne, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ascension Catholic School
Ascension Catholic School is a private elementary school in Melbourne, FL, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascension Catholic School
What grades does Ascension Catholic School serve?
Ascension Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ascension Catholic School?
Ascension Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Catholic School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascension Catholic School rank in FL?
Ascension Catholic School ranks #494 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Ascension Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascension Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ascension Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Ascension Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ascension Catholic School a religious school?
Ascension Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Brevard County
- Phone
- (321) 254-1595
- Area population (ZIP 32935)
- 41,533
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32935; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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