Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School is a private Roman Catholic school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving students from Pre-K through eighth grade. The school has 199 students, a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, and an average class size of 19.
The school’s educational mission is centered on Jesus Christ and combines spiritual formation, academic growth, community, worship, and service. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School encourages students to develop their strengths and address their challenges through varied instructional methods in a supportive Catholic environment.
Mission and Catholic identity
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy believes that Jesus Christ is the core of our existence. We endeavor to teach as Jesus taught, through providing an educational program rich in spiritual, as well as academic growth.
It is our belief that Jesus Christ is ever present in our classrooms, fostering Christian growth through word, worship, community, and service. Each student is encouraged to explore his or her own strengths and challenges through varied instructional methodology.
The school’s religious affiliation is Roman Catholic. Its educational approach connects classroom learning with faith development and emphasizes the formation of students through shared religious, academic, and community experiences.
History and community
For 70 years, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs has been a place of faith, prayer, community, and service. For 69 of those years, our Catholic school has shared in this mission by educating and forming generations of children in faith, knowledge, and love.
As we celebrate this special milestone, we give thanks for our parish, our school, our families, our alumni, and all those who have helped build the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs community we cherish today. 70 Years of Faith. 69 Years of Education. One Beloved Community.
Grades and enrollment
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School serves grades PK-8. The student population of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School is 199.
| Grade level | Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 |
| Kindergarten | 25 |
| 1st grade | 17 |
| 2nd grade | 25 |
| 3rd grade | 19 |
| 4th grade | 15 |
| 5th grade | 27 |
| 6th grade | 21 |
| 7th grade | 26 |
| 8th grade | 24 |
Class sizes and teachers
The school’s student-teacher ratio is 12:1. The average class size is 19.
There are 17 classroom teachers. Information about teachers with advanced degrees is unavailable.
Student demographics
Minority enrollment is 76.4%. The student demographic breakdown includes Black or African American students at 41.7%, Hispanic/Latino students at 24.6%, students of two or more races at 9.5%, Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander students at 0.5%, and White students at 23.6%.
| Student group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.7% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 24.6% |
| Two or more races | 9.5% |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| White | 23.6% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and American Indian or Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Academic environment
The school provides an educational program designed to support both spiritual and academic growth. Each student is encouraged to explore his or her own strengths and challenges through varied instructional methodology.
College enrollment information is unavailable for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. Alumni Association email information is also unavailable.
Sports and athletics
Students can participate in a range of boys’ and girls’ sports and activities. The listed athletic offerings include basketball, soccer, track and field, flag football, and cheerleading.
- Boys basketball
- Boys soccer
- Boys track & field
- Boys flag football
- Girls cheerleading
- Girls track & field
- Girls soccer
- Girls flag football
Tuition and financial aid
Financial aid is available. Tuition and fees may vary depending on grade, boarding status, if applicable, and may have changed for the current school year.
Most private schools have application deadlines at the beginning of the calendar year. The application process changes from school to school, so contact the admissions office if you have any questions.
School life and communication
A day at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy includes classroom learning within the school’s Catholic mission and opportunities for spiritual, community, and service-oriented development.
The school encourages families and community members to stay up to date on social media.
Data note
Data for this school is displayed based on previously reported data. This school did not have updated data available in the 2023-2024 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and NCES, however, previously reported data is displayed for reference purposes.