St. Lawrence Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Tampa, FL
5223 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Tampa since at least 2011
St. Lawrence Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Tampa, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 480 students and around 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Students attend about 7 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 480
- Teachers
- 35.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 212 girls, 268 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Petersburg
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (14 students per teacher).
- Larger than 85% 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 St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence Catholic School
What grades does St. Lawrence Catholic School serve?
St. Lawrence Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Lawrence Catholic School?
About 480 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Lawrence 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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