Very Good

#153 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 10% of private schools

Admiral Farragut Academy

School

501 PARK ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

438

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

438

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#153 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#3 of 30

public schools

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About Admiral Farragut Academy

Admiral Farragut Academy is a private school in St. Petersburg, FL. Admiral Farragut Academy serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Admiral Farragut Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.4 pts above FL schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Admiral Farragut Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Admiral Farragut Academy compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.1:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

438

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.6% vs 0%

Black 15.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.8% vs 0%

Asian 7.8% vs 0%

Admiral Farragut Academy St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Admiral Farragut Academy (this school)	—	438	11.1:1	7.7
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	463	14.9:1	8.4
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	451	12.9:1	7.7
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL	0.8 mi	244	48.8:1	7.3
AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	684	17.5:1	5.6
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.4 mi	822	20:1	7.1
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	265	13.2:1	8.6
SEVENTY-FOURTH ST. ELEMENTARY	2.0 mi	426	11.8:1	6.4
GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	2.1 mi	333	13.9:1	9.5
PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG	2.1 mi	370	11.9:1	6.6
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	430	14.3:1	6.7
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	539	16.3:1	7.4
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.1 mi	456	13:1	6.3
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.4 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL	4.0 mi	790	18.8:1	7.6
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	4.0 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL	4.2 mi	1,131	15.1:1	6.7
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL	4.6 mi	1,710	20.6:1	6.6
LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.7 mi	393	13.6:1	5.9

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

B 6.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,297.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 438

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.6%

Black 15.3%

Hispanic 9.8%

Asian 7.8%

Two or More 7.3%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

501 PARK ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Admiral Farragut Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PASADENA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.6 mi	463	8.4
AZALEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.7 mi	451	7.7
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.8 mi	244	7.3
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF FIVE OAKS St. Petersburg	0.9 mi	21	—
AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.0 mi	684	5.6
TYRONE MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	822	7.1
ST PETERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	417	6.4
SEVENTY-FOURTH ST. ELEMENTARY St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	426	6.4
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	265	8.6
GULF BEACHES ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	333	9.5
ST JUDE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	271	6.8
GULFCOAST SDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	33	6.3
PLATO ACADEMY OF ST.PETERSBURG St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	370	6.6
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	165	6.4
ST JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Pete Beach	2.2 mi	209	5.8
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	430	6.7
BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL Gulfport	2.4 mi	1,211	6.2
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.6 mi	539	7.4
DIXIE M. HOLLINS HIGH SCHOOL Kenneth City	2.9 mi	1,975	6.4
DISSTON ACADEMY Gulfport	2.8 mi	101	6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,908

Median Home Value

$312,500

Median Rent

$1,577/mo

Population

35,113

College Educated

37.4%

Homeownership

80.8%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

46.1

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PARKWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lakeland, FL	275	7.7
NORTH TAMPA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wesley Chapel, FL	401	7.8
THE PINE SCHOOL Hobe Sound, FL	396	7.8
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NAPLES Naples, FL	494	7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Admiral Farragut Academy

What grades does Admiral Farragut Academy serve?

Admiral Farragut Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Admiral Farragut Academy?

Admiral Farragut Academy has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Admiral Farragut Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Admiral Farragut Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Admiral Farragut Academy rank in FL?

Admiral Farragut Academy ranks #153 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Admiral Farragut Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Admiral Farragut Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Admiral Farragut Academy a private school?

Yes, Admiral Farragut Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Admiral Farragut Academy a religious school?

No, Admiral Farragut Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 17 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 78 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 438
Gender Split: 70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 40
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 384-5501

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