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St. Lawrence School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

North Miami Beach, FL

2200 NE 191st St, North Miami Beach, FL 33180

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in North Miami Beach
  • Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in North Miami Beach since at least 2011

In North Miami Beach, Florida, St. Lawrence 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 27% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. The school day runs about 8 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
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 98 girls, 96 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days

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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

    153’11–12170’13–14162’15–16158’17–18148’19–20172’21–22194’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K21
    116
    226
    320
    419
    525
    626
    722
    819

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino55%
    Black36%
    White7%
    Asian2%

    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 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. Lawrence School

    What grades does St. Lawrence School serve?

    St. Lawrence School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Lawrence School?

    About 194 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Lawrence 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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