The French American School of Tampa Bay
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
St. Petersburg, FL
2100 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Florida
The French American School of Tampa Bay is an independent private school in St. Petersburg, Florida, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 43 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in Florida. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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–5
- Students
- 43
- Teachers
- 6.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in Florida (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of independent elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 232 independent elementary schools in Florida.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The French American School of Tampa Bay 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 The French American School of Tampa Bay
What grades does The French American School of Tampa Bay serve?
The French American School of Tampa Bay serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The French American School of Tampa Bay?
About 43 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The French American School of Tampa Bay?
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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