#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Francis Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade259 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Private schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine with the highest overall grades. Top 27 of 27 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Resurrection Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Florida
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade174 students12 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Epiphany Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Lake City
Lake City, FL
A+Overall grade128 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Guardian Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Florida
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade301 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Patrick Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade220 students14 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Patrick Interparish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 44% since 2011–12
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade388 students14 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade485 students14 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Sacred Heart School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Florida
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade385 students15 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
A+Overall grade453 students13 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Palmer Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
A+Overall grade430 students13 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
San Jose Catholic Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Florida
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade379 students13 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Christ the King Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
Jacksonville, FL
A+Overall grade326 students15 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Holy Spirit Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
Jacksonville, FL
AOverall grade217 students14 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-Riverside
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
Jacksonville, FL
AOverall grade186 students15 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 16 Catholic schools in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
A-Overall grade217 students15 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Cathedral Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
St. Augustine, FL
B+Overall grade364 students15 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Annunciation Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Middleburg
Middleburg, FL
B+Overall grade362 students15 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Bishop John J Snyder High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
Jacksonville, FL
B+Overall grade461 students15 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Palm Coast
Palm Coast, FL
B+Overall grade197 students17 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Holy Family Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
Jacksonville, FL
B+Overall grade394 students17 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach, FL
BOverall grade539 students16 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Joseph Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of 2 Catholic schools in St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL
BOverall grade282 students14 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
Assumption Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
Jacksonville, FL
BOverall grade558 students15 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of St. Augustine
St. Matthews Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Jacksonville since at least 2011
Jacksonville, FL
BOverall grade262 students17 students per teacher
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