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Bayshore Christian School

School

3909 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33611

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

235

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

235

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#9 of 1,462

In Tampa

#2 of 54

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About Bayshore Christian School

Bayshore Christian School is a private school in Tampa, FL. Bayshore Christian School serves approximately 235 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Bayshore Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What's said publicly about Bayshore Christian School

Sources: Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Bayshore Christian School is a private Christian institution located in central Tampa, Florida, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 1 . The school was established in 1971, originally operating as a middle school 1 . It was founded as a segregation academy in response to court-ordered racial integration of public schools, which required white middle school children to be bused to formerly black schools 1 . According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the school reported a diversity rate of approximately 40% during the 2017–2018 school year 1 .

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How it compares2.5 pts above FL schools

8.8

This school 8.8 · Excellent
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Bayshore Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bayshore Christian School 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bayshore Christian School compares to 169 public schools serving similar grades in Tampa, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.9:1

This School

16.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

235

This School

620

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.8

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 49.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 18.7% vs 0%

Black 7.2% vs 0%

Asian 4.7% vs 0%

Bayshore Christian School Tampa Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bayshore Christian School (this school)	—	235	7.9:1	8.8
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	691	16.1:1	8.8
ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	280	13.3:1	5.3
PLANT HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi	2,458	22.8:1	7.5
BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	473	14.3:1	8.5
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	595	22:1	5.2
CHIARAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	316	13.2:1	8.3
COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.9 mi	951	19.4:1	8.0
MABRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	840	17.1:1	8.7
GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	557	14.3:1	9.6
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA	2.1 mi	338	21.1:1	5.8
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.5 mi	695	15.4:1	8.8
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL	2.6 mi	1,302	20.3:1	6.7
WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.6 mi	619	20.6:1	7.6
LANIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	354	12.6:1	8.6
MONROE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL	2.7 mi	344	15.6:1	4.2
GORRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	509	15.9:1	8.6
MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	3.5 mi	381	15.9:1	8.3
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL	3.6 mi	1,355	22.6:1	5.1
WESTSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	356	17:1	6.7
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	3.7 mi	356	14.8:1	7.9

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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

A 8.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,342.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 235

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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 49.4%

Hispanic 18.7%

Two or More 18.7%

Black 7.2%

Asian 4.7%

Native American 0.9%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3909 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa, FL 33611

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bayshore Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 2.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tampa, see our Tampa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES Tampa	0.6 mi	927	6.6
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	0.7 mi	691	8.8
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Tampa	0.6 mi	85	6.5
ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.0 mi	280	5.3
PLANT HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	1.2 mi	2,458	7.5
BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.3 mi	473	8.5
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER SOUTH TAMPA Tampa	1.5 mi	5	—
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa	1.5 mi	595	5.2
CHIARAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.7 mi	316	8.3
ST MARYS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Tampa	1.8 mi	408	6.6
GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	2.0 mi	557	9.6
MABRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.9 mi	840	8.7
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tampa	2.0 mi	478	5.0
COLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa	1.9 mi	951	8.0
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA Tampa	2.1 mi	338	5.8
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	2.5 mi	695	8.8
THE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF HYDE PARK Tampa	2.6 mi	93	4.7
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	2.6 mi	1,302	6.7
REAL LIFE INC Tampa	2.6 mi	4	—
WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa	2.6 mi	619	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33611 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,804

Median Home Value

$449,200

Median Rent

$1,681/mo

Population

35,428

College Educated

55.5%

Homeownership

54.1%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

38.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bayshore Christian School

What grades does Bayshore Christian School serve?

Bayshore Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Bayshore Christian School?

Bayshore Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayshore Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bayshore Christian School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bayshore Christian School rank in FL?

Bayshore Christian School ranks #9 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Bayshore Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bayshore Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bayshore Christian School a private school?

Yes, Bayshore Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bayshore Christian School a religious school?

Bayshore Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 75 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 235
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 179 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 839-4297

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