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Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Lutz, FL

17524 Lakeshore Rd, Lutz, FL 33558

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Lutz

Mother Teresa of Calcutta is a Catholic diocesan school in Lutz, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 450 students and around 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
450
Teachers
26 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 221 girls, 229 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    415’17–18428’19–20431’21–22450’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    K50
    150
    250
    350
    450
    550
    650
    750
    850

    Student body

    White54%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    Two or more races12%
    Asian4%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mother Teresa of Calcutta whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Mother Teresa of Calcutta

    What grades does Mother Teresa of Calcutta serve?

    Mother Teresa of Calcutta serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Mother Teresa of Calcutta?

    About 450 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mother Teresa of Calcutta?

    Call the 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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