Pope John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lecanto, FL
4341 W Homosassa Trl, Lecanto, FL 34461
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
In Lecanto, Florida, Pope John Paul II Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 194 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 194
- Teachers
- 15.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 105 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Petersburg
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Pope John Paul II Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Pope John Paul II Catholic School
What grades does Pope John Paul II Catholic School serve?
Pope John Paul II Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Pope John Paul II Catholic School?
About 194 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pope John Paul II Catholic School?
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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