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Palmer Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
A private elementary school in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4889 PALM VALLEY RD, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,807
Median home value
$732,700
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
67.8%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32082; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collage Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Ocean Palms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 952 | Compare → |
| Ponte Vedra Palm Valley- Rawlings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 1,043 | Compare → |
| Christ Episcopal PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 13 | 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.
Palmer Catholic Academy is listed in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Palmer Catholic Academy
Palmer Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,047 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmer Catholic Academy
What grades does Palmer Catholic Academy serve?
Palmer Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Palmer Catholic Academy?
Palmer Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Catholic Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Palmer Catholic Academy rank in FL?
Palmer Catholic Academy ranks #1,047 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Palmer Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmer Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Palmer Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Palmer Catholic Academy 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 Palmer Catholic Academy a religious school?
Palmer Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Phone
- (904) 543-8515
- Area population (ZIP 32082)
- 28,964
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 32082; 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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