St. Bonaventure Catholic School is a PreK-8 Blue Ribbon school in Fort Lauderdale specializing in ADHD and Autism support
St. Bonaventure Catholic School is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in Fort Lauderdale, FL, providing a Christ-centered education for PreK-8 students. The school is dedicated to maximizing each child's academic, social, and spiritual potential within a supportive, faith-based community. With a diverse student body and a faculty where 44% hold advanced degrees, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to development.
The school offers specialized support for a wide range of learning needs, including programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disorders. Their academic environment is designed to accommodate various neurodivergent profiles, including speech, language, hearing, and visual impairments, as well as emotional and anxiety-related disorders. Additionally, the school provides targeted Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support to ensure all students can thrive.
Beyond core academics, St. Bonaventure features a STREAM-certified curriculum and advanced opportunities such as the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program and IMACS advanced mathematics. Students can engage in various extracurriculars, from Robotics and Science Olympiad to diverse arts and athletics. The school operates with a formal dress code and offers summer school options, with an admissions deadline of February 3.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students696
Class Size24:1 ratio
Tuition$8,000
Est.1993
DeadlineFeb. 3
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,000 |
| Total Students | 696 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 44 |
| Average Class Size | 24 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 3 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Speech ImpairedLanguage ImpairedHearing ImpairedVisually ImpairedAutism Spectrum DisorderEmotional Disorder/Generalized Anxiety DisorderOppositional Defiant DisorderSpecific Learning DisorderOther Health Impaired/ADHD
Advanced Courses
BerlitzFlorida Virtual Learning (Math and Language)High School MathematicsIMACS (Advanced mathematics for elementary)Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Flag Football · Soccer · Softball · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Altar Servers · Campus Ministry · National Junior Honor Society · Robotics Team · Science Olympiad · Spelling Bees (National Scripps and Spanish) · Student Ambassador Program · Student Council · Arts and Music Programs: · Band Instruction · Chess Club · Choir (Grades 7-8) · Chorale (Grades 4-6) · Drama (Middle School elective) · Visual Art (Middle School elective) |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Other religious school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in · n/a |
Contact the school
(954) 476-52001301 SW 136th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33325
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