Northside Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
AOverall grade836 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in St. Petersburg, FL
34 private schools in St. Petersburg, FL, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Admiral Farragut Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade453 students10 students per teacher
St. Petersburg Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade449 students12 students per teacher
The Canterbury School of Florida
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade394 students9 students per teacher
Canterbury School of Florida - Knowlton Campus
Episcopal school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
A-Overall grade387 students8 students per teacher
Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade384 students6 students per teacher
St. Petersburg Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
St. Petersburg, FL
AOverall grade356 students11 students per teacher
St. Paul Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade280 students8 students per teacher
St. Jude Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
St. Petersburg, FL
B+Overall grade246 students17 students per teacher
Grace Lutheran
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 62% since 2011–12
St. Petersburg, FL
B-Overall grade237 students15 students per teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade207 students14 students per teacher
Our Savior Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12
St. Petersburg, FL
BOverall grade191 students16 students per teacher
Our Savior Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
One of 19 Christian schools in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
BOverall grade188 students13 students per teacher
St. Raphael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
A+Overall grade169 students9 students per teacher
Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
St. Petersburg, FL
BOverall grade136 students10 students per teacher
Mount Zion Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–6
One of 19 Christian schools in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
A-Overall grade75 students11 students per teacher
Bethel Community Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 106% since 2013–14
St. Petersburg, FL
B+Overall grade70 students10 students per teacher
Liberty Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
St. Petersburg, FL
AOverall grade66 students11 students per teacher
Southside Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–5
One of 19 Christian schools in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
BOverall grade65 students11 students per teacher
Arqam's Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
A private school in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
A-Overall grade60 students20 students per teacher
Oxford Academy of the East
Independent school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
St. Petersburg, FL
B+Overall grade60 students8 students per teacher
School of Humanity
Alternative school · Grades 9–10
One of 7 independent schools in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
B+Overall grade49 students11 students per teacher
The French American School of Tampa Bay
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 7 independent schools in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
A-Overall grade46 students8 students per teacher
Mt. Moriah Christian Fundamental Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–8
One of 19 Christian schools in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
B+Overall grade44 students12 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in St. Petersburg, FL
How many private schools are in St. Petersburg, FL?
34 private schools in St. Petersburg, FL, with about 5,737 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in St. Petersburg, FL?
The most common are Christian schools (19), independent schools (6), Catholic schools (5), Montessori schools (1).
Are there private high schools in St. Petersburg, FL?
Yes: 10 private schools in St. Petersburg, FL teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in St. Petersburg, FL offer pre-K?
14 private schools in St. Petersburg, FL offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in St. Petersburg, FL have?
The average school has 10.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in St. Petersburg, FL?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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