#1 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Countryside Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Florida
Clearwater, FL
A+Overall grade245 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Private schools in Clearwater, FL with the highest overall grades. Top 14 of 14 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Washburn Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Florida
Clearwater, FL
A+Overall grade140 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
St. Pauls School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Clearwater since at least 2011
Clearwater, FL
A+Overall grade299 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Iva Christian School
Assembly of God school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Florida
Clearwater, FL
AOverall grade108 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Clearwater Central Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
AOverall grade553 students15 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Northbay Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Florida
Clearwater, FL
AOverall grade123 students9 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Clearwater, FL
A-Overall grade116 students8 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Community Learning Center Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 178% since 2017–18
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade89 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
St. Cecelia Interparochial School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Clearwater since at least 2011
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade398 students15 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Clearwater Academy International
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade284 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Delphi Academy of Florida
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 115% since 2011–12
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade239 students11 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Guardian Angels Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
B+Overall grade191 students15 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
Skycrest Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Christian school in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
B-Overall grade553 students16 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Clearwater, FL
American Collegiate Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 7 independent schools in Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
B-Overall grade144 students11 students per teacher
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