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St. Mark Catholic School

5601 S Flamingo Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,500
  • Acceptance rate: 50%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 5 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mark Catholic School Photo #1 - Spreading the word of God through our 3rd graders during their Living Rosary prayer presentation.
St. Mark Catholic School Photo #2 - Taking home the trophy from the 2022 Academic Olympics at Archbishop McCarthy.
St. Mark Catholic School Photo #3 - School wide activity as we joined students from around the world in the #HourofCode
St. Mark Catholic School Photo #4 - Our 8th graders planted a tree in our garden to grow with Kindergarten students.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,500
  • Acceptance rate: 50%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 5 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mark Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Evangelize. Educate. Innovate.

Student Body

Total Students
601 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 5 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kristine de las Salas
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Mascot
Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar ServersBook Club
Broadcasting ClubChess Club
JournalismJunior Crew/Bookfair
National Junior Honor SocietyRobotics Club
Safety PatrolStudent Ambassador Program
Student CouncilYearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand
Mass ChoirShow Choir

School Notes

  • EVANGELIZE. EDUCATE. INNOVATE.
  • Our VISION is to empower the whole child in spirit, thought and discipleship while innovating and growing the Catholic faith in our global community.
  • Our MISSION, in communion with our families and parish, builds a Catholic, innovative environment focused on the love for Chirst, education, and service, where a student grows spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically within our ever-changing world.
  • At Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic School, our main pastoral message is to teach as Jesus did, by forming a community life of the Spirit, teaching how to render service to the Christian community and the entire human family, and developing a true love for the learning process.
  • The curriculum at Saint Mark Catholic School reflects a balance of all areas of learning about the world, about life, and about one another through an emphasis on the integrated learning of reading, science, math, and the language arts.
  • Fully Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference Member of the National Catholic Education Association, Broward County Non-Public School Association and the Florida Council of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s.
  • Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School!For almost 30 years, our school has been committed to providing strong Catholic education, empowering the whole child in spirit, thought, and discipleship in order to contribute to our global community for students in PreK 3 through 8th grade. As one of the finest Catholic schools in the area, your child will grow intellectually, spiritually, and physically infused with Christian values fostering a desire for learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mark Catholic School cost?
St. Mark Catholic School's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mark Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mark Catholic School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. St. Mark Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Mark Catholic School offer?
St. Mark Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St. Mark Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mark Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Mark Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mark Catholic School is Jan. 5 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 5 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $14,459 for elementary schools and $18,637 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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