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#995 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Fidelis Academy

Elementary School · Fort Lauderdale, FL

A private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1999 NW 9TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment77
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Fidelis Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,918

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black93.5%
Hispanic6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–120.2 mi169Compare →
Somerset Village AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–50.8 mi265Compare →
Wilton Manors Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.8 mi557Compare →
Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–50.9 mi325Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Fidelis Academy is listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Fidelis Academy

Fidelis Academy is a private elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fidelis Academy

What grades does Fidelis Academy serve?

Fidelis Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Fidelis Academy?

Fidelis Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fidelis Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Fidelis Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fidelis Academy rank in FL?

Fidelis Academy ranks #995 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Fidelis Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Fidelis Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fidelis Academy a private school?

Yes, Fidelis Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Fidelis Academy a religious school?

Fidelis Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
82% M / 18% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Area population (ZIP 33311)
73,280
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
35.8
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 33311; 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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