St. Paul Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
St. Petersburg, FL
1900 12th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
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
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Florida
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in St. Petersburg
- Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
In St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Paul Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 280 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. 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
- 280
- Teachers
- 36.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 124 girls, 156 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish 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 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% 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. Paul 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. 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 280 students, with 8 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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