Today the 8,000 Catholic schools across the United States are regarded as a gift to the church and a gift to the nation. Catholic education goes back deep into U.S. history – to at least 1606. That year, expressing their desire “to teach children Christian doctrine, reading and writing,” the Franciscans opened a school in what’s now St. Augustine, Fla. U.S. Catholics faced the ongoing crisis of religious vocations, welcomed the invigorating contributions of Hispanics and other new arrivals, celebrated 2000 years of Christianity at the Millennium and reeled at the horrors of 9/11. But through it all, Catholic schools are there for their families, community, nation and church and they continue to be a gift to the church and a gift to the nation.
The Diocese of Orlando has a total of 40 schools in 8 of the 9 counties it covers. It is the second largest with five high schools, twenty-nine elementary schools, one special education school, and five early childhood centers (see Early Childhood Catholic Education)
For an informational sheet about our schools please click HERE.
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award – Designation as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education is considered the highest honor that an American school can achieve.19 out of our 37 schools have received this award since 1985.
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School Year 2005-2006
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School Year 1993-1994
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School Year 2008-2009
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School Year 1990-1991
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School Year 1985-1986
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School Year 2000-2001
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