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St. Paul Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Leesburg, FL

1322 Sunshine Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Leesburg
  • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Leesburg since at least 2011

St. Paul Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Leesburg, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 190 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Orlando. Students attend about 7.5 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 Pre-K–8
Students
190
Teachers
17.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 90 girls, 100 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    161’11–12132’13–14190’15–16206’17–18201’19–20190’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K22
    120
    219
    318
    420
    522
    624
    724
    821

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino57%
    White23%
    Two or more races9%
    Black7%
    Asian3%

    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 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. Paul Catholic School

    What grades does St. Paul Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Paul Catholic School?

    About 190 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul 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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