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#894 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Holy Family Catholic School

Elementary School

250 78TH AVE NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

217

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

217

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#894 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#21 of 30

public schools

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About Holy Family Catholic School

Holy Family Catholic School is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL. Holy Family Catholic School serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

Holy Family Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.6 pts below FL schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Holy Family Catholic 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.

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How Holy Family Catholic School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

217

This School

496

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.7% vs 0%

Black 4.1% vs 0%

Asian 2.8% vs 0%

Holy Family Catholic School St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Family Catholic School (this school)	—	217	17.4:1	6.0
SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	695	15.1:1	8.2
LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	484	15.1:1	5.9
SAWGRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	599	13.9:1	6.8
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.8 mi	801	17.8:1	4.6
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	401	12.9:1	6.2
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	448	13.2:1	6.9
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY	3.1 mi	394	10.1:1	6.5
LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	393	13.6:1	5.9
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	256	11.1:1	7.4
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.5 mi	462	12.5:1	8.4
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.6 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.6 mi	539	16.3:1	7.4
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	5.7 mi	791	19.3:1	6.4
BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.9 mi	456	13:1	6.3
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.9 mi	430	14.3:1	6.7
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.1 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
MIDTOWN ACADEMY	6.2 mi	366	12.2:1	9.6
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.5 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.5 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5

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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

C 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.3 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,314

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 48%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 217

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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 70.0%

Hispanic 15.7%

Two or More 6.5%

Black 4.1%

Asian 2.8%

Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

250 78TH AVE NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Family Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PETERSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY (rated 7.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DOLPHIN STEM ACADEMY St. Petersburg	0.4 mi	34	5.1
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.2 mi	59	6.9
DESTINY ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	37	5.6
THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL OF FLORIDA St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	347	7.9
SHORECREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	908	6.4
SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	695	8.2
LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	484	5.9
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	801	4.6
SAWGRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	599	6.8
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	1,762	6.8
ST PETERSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	307	7.4
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	40	6.9
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	43	7.4
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.2 mi	401	6.2
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.7 mi	448	6.9
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS DAY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.7 mi	373	6.9
ST RAPHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Petersburg	3.0 mi	163	6.6
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY St. Petersburg	3.1 mi	394	6.5
ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Petersburg	3.9 mi	271	5.5
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Pinellas Park	3.5 mi	40	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33702 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,503

Median Home Value

$293,700

Median Rent

$1,369/mo

Population

31,233

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Avg Commute

23.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Median Age

42.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Family Catholic School

What grades does Holy Family Catholic School serve?

Holy Family Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Family Catholic School?

Holy Family Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Family Catholic School rank in FL?

Holy Family Catholic School ranks #894 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Holy Family Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Family Catholic 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 Holy Family Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Family 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 Holy Family Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Family Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 37 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 39 Some Transit
Bike Score: 61 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 217
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.3 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 526-8194

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