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#497 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 34% of private schools
Morning Star School
School · Pinellas Park, FL
A private school in Pinellas Park, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4661 80TH AVE N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinellas Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,378
Median home value
$251,200
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33781; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Richard L. Sanders SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Esthers School Inc-pinellasPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| King & Queen Christian School for All StudentsPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Morning Star School is listed in Pinellas Park, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Morning Star School
Morning Star School is a private school in Pinellas Park, FL, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morning Star School
What grades does Morning Star School serve?
Morning Star School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Morning Star School?
Morning Star School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morning Star School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morning Star School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Morning Star School rank in FL?
Morning Star School ranks #497 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Morning Star School's MySchoolScout rating?
Morning Star School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Morning Star School a private school?
Yes, Morning Star 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 Morning Star School a religious school?
Morning Star School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 544-6036
- Area population (ZIP 33781)
- 27,357
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33781; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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