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#497 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 34% of private schools
Morning Star School
School
4661 80TH AVE N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#497 of 1,462
In Pinellas Park
#2 of 9
public schools
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About Morning Star School
Morning Star School is a private school in Pinellas Park, FL. Morning Star School serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Morning Star School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 78 students, Morning Star 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 7.8:1 students to teachers, Morning Star School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Morning Star 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
BetaHow Morning Star School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Pinellas Park, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Morning Star School (this school) | 6.8 |
| RICHARD L. SANDERS SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS | 5.8 |
| PINELLAS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.5 |
| PLATO ACADEMY PINELLAS PARK CHARTER SCHOOL | 5.2 |
| SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.3 |
| NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER | 7.3 |
| PINELLAS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL | 4.5 |
| ESE COUNTYWIDE | 3.2 |
| MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEM | 7.1 |
| PINELLAS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6.6 |
| CROSS BAYOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4661 80TH AVE N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Morning Star School may also want to explore other schools in the area. NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WOODLAWN COMMUNITY ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Clearwater), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER (rated 6.1/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pinellas Park, see our Pinellas Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33781 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,378
Median Home Value
$251,200
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
Population
27,357
College Educated
21.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Avg Commute
21.3 min
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Median Age
41.9
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|---|---|
| AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC Bradenton, FL | 6.8 |
| BALDWIN PREP SCHOOL North Palm Beach, FL | 6.8 |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA ACADEMY Sanford, FL | 6.8 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Port St. Lucie, FL | 6.8 |
| CROSSPOINTE ACADEMY, INC. Fort Myers, FL | 6.8 |
| LIFE CHANGERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Melbourne, FL | 6.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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