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St. Ann Catholic School

United States, West Palm Beach

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $37,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 308
Type Co-educational
Opened 1923
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Catholic Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

St. Ann Catholic School is an IB World School in West Palm Beach, serving PK3–8 with a Catholic curriculum. The campus blends church buildings with modern spaces, housing Jan Claire Kemper Gymnatorium and Mary Alice Fortin Fine Arts Center. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) alongside a Catholic curriculum. PK3–4 use Sadlier Religion and Starfall for faith formation and literacy; K–2 and 3–5 teach Christ In Us religious education. Core academics include Math enVision Florida, Nancy Larson Science, Superkids reading, and Studies Weekly social studies, with 6–8 following MYP Mathematics in Traditional and Advanced tracks aligned to Diocesan standards. Spanish is taught PK3–8; Grades 2–8 use a 1:1 iPad program. Assessments include MAP Growth and Terra Nova. The school is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and supports service and leadership through NJHS, Student Council, and projects such as Sandwiches with a Smile.

324 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The Essentials

St. Ann Catholic School has 308 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
324 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, United States. The campus is in downtown West Palm Beach and includes the parish office building, historic St. Ann Church, the school building, and the gymatorium.

Stages
PK3–PK4; K–2; 3–5; 6–8.

Type
Private Catholic parochial school.

Additional learning support
School Counseling Program providing academic, social, and personal development support; individual and group counseling; behavior management; parent support.

Country affiliation
United States

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform includes Cathedral polos. Each Cathedral has a color to represent it. Cathedral polos are available from Harris School Uniform.

Food Options
School lunches are provided; a School Lunches page is linked in the Families section.

House System
St. Ann uses a Cathedral House System. Students are assigned to a Cathedral and remain in that Cathedral for their entire St. Ann career. Cathedrals lead school events and activities.

Governance and Ownership
St. Ann Catholic School is a parish school sponsored by St. Ann Catholic Church. It is governed by a School Advisory Council under the Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools, with the Pastor, Parish Finance Council, and School Principal among the governance stakeholders.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Ann Catholic School ranges from USD 37,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Application fee: USD 50.00 per applicant, payable with the admission packet.
- Registration deposit: USD 400.00 is required at registration to secure enrollment; this deposit is applied toward total fees.

Tuition (family-level rates)
- 1 child: USD 10,000 per year.
- 2 children: USD 19,000 per year (combined).
- 3 children: USD 28,000 per year (combined).
- 4 children: USD 37,000 per year (combined).

Annual student fees by grade group (one-time, non-refundable)
- PK3 and PK4: USD 1,300 (includes classroom supplies).
- Grades K–2: USD 1,400.
- Grades 3–8: USD 1,500.
- Annual student fees include registration, curriculum, security, technology, and testing assessments. USD 400 of the fee total is due at registration.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- All families are required to enroll in FACTS Management for tuition payment processing; FACTS charges a minimal sign-up fee that is deducted according to the FACTS agreement. Payments may be drafted from checking or savings or charged to a credit card through FACTS.
- Pay-in-full option: a pay-in-full plan is offered with a 5% discount applied to total tuition when using the pay-in-full option.
- Registration deposit (USD 400) secures enrollment; remaining fees and tuition balances are set up through FACTS payment plans. Specific installment counts and dates are managed through FACTS.
- Beforecare and Aftercare billing: when enrolled, before/aftercare charges are added to FACTS and deducted monthly; aftercare and beforecare programs are billed as multi-month plans (10 monthly payments for families using these programs). Late pickup and overtime charges apply.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. St. Ann operates day programs (pre-kindergarten through grade 8) and does not offer residential/boarding services.

Other recurring or program-specific costs
- Beforecare and Aftercare program fees (billed as 10 monthly payments when enrolled): Aftercare: 1 child USD 200.00 per month; 2 children USD 375.00 per month; 3 children USD 550.00 per month. Beforecare: 1 child USD 50.00 per month; 2 children USD 75.00 per month; 3 children USD 100.00 per month. A registration fee for the program applies (USD 25.00 per family).
- Child Watch (late pickup) hourly charge: USD 20.00 per hour per child.
- Sports fees: a per-sport fee is charged for each child who participates in athletics; sports fees are processed through the school payment system (credit card accepted). Amounts vary by sport and are charged when a student's roster spot is confirmed.
- Uniforms: uniforms are required and purchased through the school's approved vendor (Harris School Uniforms). Specific uniform item costs vary by grade and item.
- Lunch program, iPad insurance deductible, and other ancillary program costs (field trips, electives, optional activities, technology insurance, books/workbooks) are billed separately and are not included in base tuition. These ancillary charges are processed through FACTS or program-specific forms.
- Volunteer requirement: families are asked to contribute 20 hours of service per school year or pay a USD 200 volunteer fee.

Refund information
- Annual student fees (registration, curriculum, security, technology, testing) are non-refundable. USD 400 of the fee total is required at registration to secure enrollment.

Payment methods and options
- Primary payment processing is handled exclusively through FACTS Management. FACTS accepts electronic bank drafts (checking/savings) and credit card payments according to the FACTS agreement; a FACTS sign-up/processing fee is charged to the family account. Ancillary program charges and activity fees may be payable by credit card through the school's online payment forms.

Notes on school programs covered by fees
- Annual student fees include classroom supplies for early childhood and cover testing, curriculum, security, and technology support. Before/aftercare, athletics, lunch service, and optional electives incur additional charges billed through FACTS or program-specific payment steps.
Academics

St. Ann Catholic School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Catholic Curriculum.

Curriculum
St. Ann Catholic School serves PK3–8 with a Catholic, standards-aligned curriculum. PK3–PK4 use Sadlier Religion: Discovering God's Child and Starfall Pre-K to support faith formation and early literacy. Grades K–2 teach Christ In Us religious education; Math enVision Florida; Superkids reading; Nancy Larson Science; and Studies Weekly social studies. Grades 3–5 continue with Christ In Us; Math enVision Florida; Nancy Larson Science; and Studies Weekly social studies. Grades 6–8 follow the MYP Mathematics program with Traditional and Advanced tracks aligned to Diocesan standards, covering numbers, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Spanish is offered from PK3 through 8th grade; PK3–5 meet twice weekly and 6–8 meet three times weekly; an iPad program is in place for grades 2–8; MAP Growth and Terra Nova assessments monitor progress; Accelerated Reader and the DUKE TIP Program support learners.

Gifted and Talented
The DUKE TIP Program is offered.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a School Counseling Program to support all students in achieving academically, maintaining mental health, and promoting healthy emotional choices. The Counseling Program includes early childhood and elementary classroom guidance. It provides individual and group counseling for students who demonstrate specific needs. It includes classroom and individual behavior management programs and supports for teachers to implement student academic and behavior plans. It involves and supports parents to ensure healthy social-emotional development and to design interventions with students, parents and school staff. Individual counseling is available for students who may need help overcoming social or personal issues, with parent permission.

Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes mental wellbeing through its Counseling Program, focusing on healthy social-emotional development. The program supports mental health and reinforces healthy emotional choices. Classroom guidance is provided in early childhood and elementary grades. It provides individual and group counseling for students with specific needs. Teachers and staff receive assistance to ensure the effectiveness of student academic and behavior plans. Parents are engaged to support their children's mental wellbeing and social-emotional development.
Parent Experience

History
St. Ann opened as the first parochial school in Palm Beach County on September 24, 1923. It was located in the original wooden church with an enrollment of 91 students, 20% of whom were non-Catholic, a tradition continued to this day. Fr. Breslin died November 21, 1923. In 1925 a new school building was completed under the direction of Fr. F.J. Clarkson, S.J., at a cost of $135,000. Opening classes took place on October 12, 1925 with 463 students, 7 Dominican Nuns, and 3 lay teachers. The school continued as a grade school and high school until 1961 when the high school was transferred to Cardinal Newman High School. It would be 80 years before another building was built, the Jan Claire Kemper Gymnatorium/Mary Alice Fortin Fine Arts Center on Third Street and Olive Avenue.

Community
The St. Ann community participates in school life through events and Masses connected with St. Ann Catholic Church. It features active student life and ongoing activities such as the Polaris Challenge (Read 100 books in the school year), May Crowning, an End-of-Year Block Party, BINGO Night, and Back-to-School events. The school highlights these activities in St. Ann in Action News and Announcements, including celebrations of graduations and other milestones.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The School Advisory Council (SAC) governs the school with an Executive Committee that includes Pastor Father Quesnel Delvard, Administrative Officer Susan Demes (Principal), Chairperson Nicholas Romanello, Vice Chairperson Roland Valdevieso, and Secretary Patty Nuss; additional committees cover Mission Effectiveness, Policy and Planning, Building and Grounds, Finance, and Advancement, with Advancement sub-committees in Development, Communications, and Marketing & Enrollment. Ex officio members include representatives from the International Baccalaureate program and other administrators. The SAC website also lists ongoing family engagement and fundraising structures, including Auction for the Angels, the Annual Fund, Corporate Matching, and Sweets for St. Ann - Lunch Fundraiser.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
St. Ann Catholic School sits in the St. Ann Catholic Church Historic District in downtown West Palm Beach. The campus blends historic church and parish buildings with the school structure. The Jan Claire Kemper Gymnatorium and Mary Alice Fortin Fine Arts Center were completed across the street in 2005, expanding sporting and educational facilities. In 2013, the third floor of the school was renovated to add four classrooms. The campus also emphasizes technology through plans for a 1:1 program for Grades 3–8 and ongoing IT upgrades.

Sports Facilities
The Jan Claire Kemper Gymnatorium across the street is the primary sports facility for St. Ann Catholic School. Completed in 2005, it expanded the school's athletic offerings and supports its sporting programs. The gymnatorium is part of the school's broader facilities designed to support athletic activities and events.

Academic Facilities
St. Ann Catholic School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The third floor renovation in 2013 added four classrooms to the school. Across the street, the Mary Alice Fortin Fine Arts Center and Jan Claire Kemper Gymnatorium support learning and arts education. The school plans a 1:1 technology program for Grades 3–8 and has upgraded its IT infrastructure. It maintains accreditation with the Florida Catholic Conference in addition to its IB status.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Fine Arts and athletics are integral parts of St. Ann Catholic School. Fine Arts offerings include Art, Athletics, Band, Foreign Language, Media, Music, Theatre, Debate/Legal Eagles, and Technology. These activities complement the IB program and the school's broad educational approach. Debates/Legal Eagles is a named extracurricular program available to students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
iPad program is implemented in grades 2–8. Accelerated Reader (AR) supports reading development. The Duke TIP program provides enrichment for academically gifted students. In Grades 6–8, Language Arts uses an International Baccalaureate (IB) inquiry-based approach with off-campus field trips integrated into the curriculum.

Arts & Creative
Fine Arts and Electives include Art, Athletics, Band, Foreign Language, Media, Music, Theatre, Debate/Legal Eagles, and Technology. Debate & Legal Eagles is a dedicated course for Grades 6–8 that develops research, public speaking, and advocacy. The Foreign Language program includes Spanish instruction. The St. Ann Youth Choir is listed as a school resource.

Cultural & Language
Spanish is taught to PK3–8. PK3–PK4 students begin with basic oral language and culture, attending Spanish twice weekly; Grades K–5 study Spanish with structured materials; Grades 6–8 (MYP) study Spanish three times weekly. The program emphasizes speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with cultural elements integrated into instruction and aligned with IB approaches.

Social & Hobbies
Karate classes are offered after school for Grades PK3–8 in partnership with Palm Beach Karate School. Lego Robotics Club provides hands-on exploration of STEM through LEGO Education kits, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving. These activities foster self-discipline, collaboration, and coding skills. After-school activities are optional and require commitment to schedules.

Community & Service
Community service is a core focus of the school's mission. Middle School students (Grade 6–8) must complete a set number of service hours each year: 12 for Grade 6, 16 for Grade 7, and 20 for Grade 8. National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and Student Council members must complete an additional 5 service hours annually. Service projects include Veterans Day Prayer Service, School Open House, and feeding the homeless through the 'Sandwiches with a Smile' project for St. Ann Place; all service is voluntary, unpaid, and supervised.

Leadership & Professional
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) offers leadership opportunities and requires designated service hours annually. The MYP Debate & Legal Eagles program (Grades 6–8) develops research, public speaking, and advocacy skills, including mock trials. The School Advisory Council (SAC) supports governance and leadership development. These programs collectively nurture leadership and professional communication abilities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics promote physical, moral, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Team sports include Boys Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Competitive Cheer, Sideline Cheer, Track, Golf, and Swimming. Additional activities include Littlest Angels (Grades 2–3) and Intramural Basketball (Grades 1–4). The school's athletic program emphasizes sportsmanship and well-being alongside academic life.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is taught as the foreign language program. PK3-5 attend Spanish class twice a week, and MYP students attend three times a week. PK3-PK4 are introduced to the basics of Spanish, while Grades K-5 focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing basic Spanish and cultural exposure. MYP uses the Spanish is Fun curriculum, and students in Grades 6-8 are immersed in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.

Immersion Programs
MYP students in Grades 6-8 are totally immersed in Spanish language and Hispanic culture through the Spanish is Fun curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC). The FCC Accreditation Program uses standards in four domains: Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. The school was first accredited in 1974 and has been reaccredited with commendations in every seven-year cycle since then.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Private family tours by appointment: St. Ann School offers private individual family tours by appointment for anyone wishing to visit the historic campus. Schedule by calling 561-832-3676. 2) Scholarships accepted: Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship-Educational Options (FES-EO) are offered. Step Up for Students determines eligibility; applications are processed in the order received, with priority given to renewal families followed by new families with the greatest financial need. 3) Family Empowerment with Unique Abilities Scholarship: The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities directs funds toward programs and approved providers, including schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology, and a college savings account; available for Florida students ages 3 to 22 with certain diagnoses; apply via Step Up for Students, with deadlines on the Step Up for Students site. 4) St. Ann School Private Scholarship: Private scholarships funded entirely from private donations; 100% of proceeds go to tuition for students who qualify; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by the Scholarship Committee and are not guaranteed from year to year; apply via FACTS Management. 5) Required documentation and application: Most recent IRS federal tax return, W-2 forms, supporting documentation for non-taxable income, and payment of the non-refundable application fee. 6) Standards of Ethical Conduct: Please see attachment.

Scholarships
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship-Educational Options (FES-EO) are based on financial need; Step Up for Students determines eligibility; applications are processed in order with renewal priority; deadlines are listed on the Step Up for Students website. Family Empowerment with Unique Abilities Scholarship directs funds toward programs and approved providers for Florida students ages 3–22 with certain diagnoses; apply via Step Up for Students with deadlines on their site. St. Ann School Private Scholarship is funded entirely from private donations; 100% of proceeds go to tuition for students who qualify; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by the Scholarship Committee and are not guaranteed year to year; apply via FACTS Management; required documentation includes the most recent IRS federal tax return, W-2 forms, supporting documentation for non-taxable income, and payment of the non-refundable application fee. Standards of Ethical Conduct are attached.
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