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St. Anthony Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Lakeland, FL

924 Marcum Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Lakeland
  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Florida

St. Anthony Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Lakeland, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 172 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Orlando. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 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
172
Teachers
15.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 77 girls, 95 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    158’15–16183’17–18200’19–20182’21–22172’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K21
    123
    223
    321
    422
    517
    613
    722
    810

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino62%
    White22%
    Two or more races6%
    Black5%
    Asian4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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 St. Anthony Catholic School 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 St. Anthony Catholic School

    What grades does St. Anthony Catholic School serve?

    St. Anthony Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Anthony Catholic School?

    About 172 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Anthony 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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