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The Canterbury School of Florida

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12

St. Petersburg, FL

990 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Florida
  • Serving families in St. Petersburg since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In St. Petersburg, Florida, The Canterbury School of Florida is an Episcopal private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 394 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Florida. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 93% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 174 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–12
Students
394
Teachers
44.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 177 girls, 217 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 93% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Florida (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 83% of Christian schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 494 Christian schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    374’11–12407’13–14430’15–16411’17–18354’19–20347’21–22394’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K42
    K31
    123
    228
    325
    427
    529
    633
    736
    836
    938
    1028
    1131
    1229

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black7%
    Asian6%
    Two or more races5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Canterbury School of Florida 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 The Canterbury School of Florida

    What grades does The Canterbury School of Florida serve?

    The Canterbury School of Florida serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Canterbury School of Florida?

    About 394 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Canterbury School of Florida?

    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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