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St. Patrick School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Miami Beach, FL

3700 Garden Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

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

  • The only Catholic school in Miami Beach
  • Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Miami Beach since at least 2011

In Miami Beach, Florida, St. Patrick School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 286 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. The school day runs about 7 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 K–8
Students
286
Teachers
20 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 137 girls, 149 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    239’11–12275’13–14291’15–16299’17–18313’19–20297’21–22286’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K19
    130
    224
    331
    420
    545
    640
    735
    842

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino67%
    White25%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    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. Patrick 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. Patrick School

    What grades does St. Patrick School serve?

    St. Patrick School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Patrick School?

    About 286 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Patrick 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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