WELCOME TO ST. AGATHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Dear Prospective Parent,
St. Agatha Catholic School is proud to announce the open application season for the 2025-2026 school year. I invite you to review our website, which includes the application and financial requirements, and visit our school to participate in a personalized walking tour on Mondays and Thursdays from
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please be aware that ALL families with students in kindergarten to 8th grade qualify for State of Florida scholarships. In addition, the majority of our families qualify for a variety of discounts, including an active parent discount and an active St. Agatha parishioner discount. Please refer to the financial requirement section under “DISCOUNTS” for details.
Since the beginning of our school in 1983, the St. Agatha faculty and staff has been fully committed to collaborate with parents in facilitating the spiritual, academic and emotional development of students. We value your commitment to make a financial sacrifice and partner with our school to provide your child with a Catholic education. This parent and school partnership is the critical factor allowing St. Agatha School to provide a high quality academic program, while providing a family atmosphere that fosters a love of God and one another and a commitment to service. You should be proud to enroll your child in one of the best schools in the Archdiocese of Miami, offering Christ-centered, academic excellence. This accomplishment is due to the dedicated, faith-filled parents, faculty and staff who form our school community. You should be aware that 78% of our educators have a Catechist Certification, 83% have ten or more years of experience and 54% have advanced degrees.
As a Florida Catholic Conference fully accredited school, our faculty consistently analyzes data to facilitate student achievement. St. Agatha offers an educational program (with research based learning strategies) which facilitates the development of student 21st century skills. Our school offers a computer lab, digital-boards in every classroom and iPads for 3rd – 5th grades. Each middle school student has a laptop to access the curriculum which focuses on critical thinking and problem solving. For over 20 years, our exceptional student education program has served as the model for other elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Miami. We offer morning care, afterschool care, enrichment, and an assortment of extra-curricular activities including St. Paul Campus Ministry, St. Agatha Media & News Network, Choir, Art Club, chess, musical instruments, coding and a THRIVING ATHLETIC PROGRAM. St. Agatha School also participates in the Archdiocese of Miami high school, dual enrollment program for qualifying middle school students.
Our application season begins December 1 of each school year. We invite you to apply to St. Agatha Catholic School. Join the Mustang family and experience Christ-centered, academic excellence!
Father Marcos A. Somarriba, our pastor, and I look forward to welcoming your family next school year.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Marcos A. Somarriba Patricia S. Hernandez
Pastor Principal
Our Mission: St. Agatha School collaborates with our families to provide Catholic formation of students through Christ-centered, academic excellence.
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