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#367 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 25% of private schools

Guardian Angels Catholic School

Elementary School

2270 EVANS RD, Clearwater, FL 33763

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on FL statewide data. Learn more

Enrollment

160

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In Clearwater

#5 of 18

public schools

Florida elementary schools

#160 of 612

About Guardian Angels Catholic School

Guardian Angels Catholic School serves 160 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Clearwater, Florida. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, allowing for personalized attention and smaller class sizes that support individual student growth. The school has earned a strong MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence.

Among Florida's elementary schools, Guardian Angels ranks #738 out of 1,462 schools, placing it in the 50th percentile statewide. This solid performance demonstrates the school's dedication to providing quality education in a nurturing Catholic environment. Located on Evans Road, the school serves families in the 33763 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $50,295 and median home values are $182,000.

The surrounding community shows 29% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, with a poverty rate of 14.0% among the area's 21,272 residents. Guardian Angels Catholic School operates as a regular public school while maintaining its Catholic identity, offering families in this large suburban area of Pinellas County an educational option that combines academic rigor with faith-based values in an intimate, community-focused setting.

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 160 students, Guardian Angels Catholic School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

As a private school, Guardian Angels Catholic School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Guardian Angels Catholic School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Clearwater, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
13.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
160
This School
vs
419
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
7.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 14.4% vs 0%
Asian 5% vs 0%
Black 4.4% vs 0%
Guardian Angels Catholic School Clearwater Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Guardian Angels Catholic School (this school) 7.2
ATHENIAN ACADEMY 7.7
LEILA DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.4
CHI CHI RODRIQUEZ ACADEMY 6.3
MCMULLEN-BOOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.1
PAUL B. STEPHENS ESE CENTER 6.1
CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL 5.9
SANDY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.0
PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER 6.7
KINGS HIGHWAY ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL 9.2
CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 8.1
PINELLAS TELESCHOOL 5.4
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND 2.2
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.8
SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.4
PINELLAS HIGH INNOVATION 6.5
PLUMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.4
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.2
BELLEAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.8
BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.6
PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.9

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Clearwater

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

Score Breakdown

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 45%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 160
View data sources

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 71.9%
Hispanic 14.4%
Asian 5.0%
Black 4.4%
Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2270 EVANS RD, Clearwater, FL 33763

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Guardian Angels Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.4/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Dunedin), which scores notably higher. Another option is CURLEW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Palm Harbor), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LAKE ST. GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Palm Harbor), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Clearwater, see our Clearwater schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
ENTERPRISE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Clearwater 1.0 mi 4.5
GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dunedin 1.1 mi 7.6
ACADEMIE DA VINCI CHARTER SCHOOL Dunedin 1.3 mi 8.6
ATHENIAN ACADEMY Clearwater 1.6 mi 7.7
SERVICE LEARNING SCHOOL INC. Clearwater 1.6 mi 3.8
DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL Dunedin 1.5 mi 7.3
WALDORF SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY Palm Harbor 1.8 mi 7.2
LEILA DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater 1.7 mi 8.4
PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL Palm Harbor 1.9 mi 7.5
GENESIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clearwater 2.0 mi
COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Clearwater 2.0 mi 5.1
CHI CHI RODRIQUEZ ACADEMY Clearwater 2.1 mi 6.3
LAKE ST. GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 2.4 mi 8.9
SAFETY HARBOR MONTESSORI ACADEMY Clearwater 2.3 mi 7.6
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dunedin 2.3 mi 7.1
NORTHBAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clearwater 2.3 mi 4.3
SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dunedin 2.4 mi 9.4
THE DEPAUL SCHOOL FOR DYSLEXIA Clearwater 2.7 mi 7.1
DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Dunedin 2.6 mi 8.7
CURLEW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 2.6 mi 9.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33763 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,552

Median Home Value

$215,900

Median Rent

$1,447/mo

Population

21,278

College Educated

28%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Median Age

53.8

Community Profile

The community surrounding Guardian Angels Catholic School has a median household income of $53,552. It is an area where 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $215,900, with a median rent of $1,447/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.7%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ATLANTIC MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS Davie, FL 7.2
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Sarasota, FL 7.2
GAINESVILLE COUNTY DAY SCHOOL Gainesville, FL 7.2
GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Hill, FL 7.2
ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF MIAMI Miami, FL 7.2
LAKE PARK BAPTIST SCHOOL Lake Park, FL 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Guardian Angels Catholic School

What grades does Guardian Angels Catholic School serve?

Guardian Angels Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Guardian Angels Catholic School?

Guardian Angels Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guardian Angels Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guardian Angels Catholic School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Guardian Angels Catholic School rank in FL?

Guardian Angels Catholic School is ranked #367 out of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Guardian Angels Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Guardian Angels Catholic School has a composite rating of 7.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Guardian Angels Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Guardian Angels Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Guardian Angels Catholic School a religious school?

Guardian Angels Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
160
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
PINELLAS
Data Year
2022–2023

How We Rate Schools

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