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#904 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Bethel Community Christian School

School

2901 54TH AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 11th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 11th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#904 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#22 of 30

public schools

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About Bethel Community Christian School

Bethel Community Christian School is a private school in St. Petersburg, FL. Bethel Community Christian School serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

Bethel Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 52 students, Bethel Community Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

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

Bethel Community 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 Bethel Community Christian School compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.9:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 98.1% vs 0%

Bethel Community Christian School St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bethel Community Christian School (this school)	—	52	7.9:1	6.0
MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.3 mi	372	16.2:1	6.7
BAY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	401	11.8:1	6.3
BAY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.9 mi	655	17.2:1	6.3
PINELLAS MYCROSCHOOL OF INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGI	0.9 mi	147	—:1	5.8
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi	895	19:1	6.7
BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	601	14.3:1	8.2
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY	1.9 mi	316	12.6:1	6.1
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8	1.9 mi	816	15.1:1	9.3
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	440	13.8:1	8.4
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL	2.2 mi	790	18.8:1	7.6
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	2.7 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
MIDTOWN ACADEMY	2.7 mi	366	12.2:1	9.6
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL	2.8 mi	1,131	15.1:1	6.7
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.1 mi	791	19.3:1	6.4
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	462	12.5:1	8.4
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL	4.0 mi	1,710	20.6:1	6.6
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	265	13.2:1	8.6

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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- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 4%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Enrollment 52

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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)

Black 98.1%

Two or More 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2901 54TH AVE S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bethel Community Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8 (rated 9.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.3 mi	372	6.7
ALEGRIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.4 mi	51	7.2
BAY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.7 mi	401	6.3
PINELLAS MYCROSCHOOL OF INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGI St. Petersburg	0.9 mi	147	5.8
BAY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.9 mi	655	6.3
SAILFUTURE ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	42	6.6
LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.2 mi	895	6.7
ALEGRIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	48	6.4
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	316	6.1
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8 St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	816	9.3
BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	601	8.2
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	142	6.6
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL St. Petersburg	2.2 mi	790	7.6
MT MORIAH CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.2 mi	50	5.4
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	440	8.4
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	79	4.5
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	569	5.5
DIVINE ACADEMY OF LEARNING St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	8	—
WALDEN SCHOOL Gulfport	2.5 mi	16	—
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY St. Petersburg	2.7 mi	559	8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33712 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,729

Median Home Value

$300,600

Median Rent

$1,440/mo

Population

25,871

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

57.3%

Avg Commute

27.2 min

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Age

38.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bethel Community Christian School

What grades does Bethel Community Christian School serve?

Bethel Community Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.

How many students attend Bethel Community Christian School?

Bethel Community Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Community Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Community 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 Bethel Community Christian School rank in FL?

Bethel Community Christian School ranks #904 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Bethel Community Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel Community Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethel Community Christian School a private school?

Yes, Bethel Community 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 Bethel Community Christian School a religious school?

Bethel Community Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 48 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment: 52
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 7
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 865-3962

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