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St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Jacksonville Beach, FL

428 2nd Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Jacksonville Beach
  • Serving families in Jacksonville Beach since at least 2011

In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 539 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. 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 Pre-K–8
Students
539
Teachers
33.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16
Boys and girls
Coed · 239 girls, 300 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    532’11–12526’13–14552’15–16542’17–18539’19–20499’21–22539’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K135
    K60
    TK15
    158
    258
    358
    458
    558
    658
    758
    858

    Student body

    White76%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Black0%

    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. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach

    What grades does St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach serve?

    St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach?

    About 539 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul Catholic School - Jacksonville Beach?

    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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