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Mount Zion Christian Academy

Elementary School

955 20TH ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,066 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#23 of 30

public schools

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About Mount Zion Christian Academy

Mount Zion Christian Academy is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL. Mount Zion Christian Academy serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

Mount Zion Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.0 pts below FL schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 79 students, Mount Zion Christian Academy 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.

Mount Zion Christian Academy 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 Mount Zion Christian Academy compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

This School

13.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

457

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

7.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 100% vs 0%

Mount Zion Christian Academy St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mount Zion Christian Academy (this school)	—	79	11.3:1	5.6
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.3 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.5 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	462	12.5:1	8.4
MIDTOWN ACADEMY	0.9 mi	366	12.2:1	9.6
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8	0.9 mi	816	15.1:1	9.3
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY	1.0 mi	316	12.6:1	6.1
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	1.3 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	256	11.1:1	7.4
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	440	13.8:1	8.4
MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	372	16.2:1	6.7
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
BAY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.0 mi	401	11.8:1	6.3
BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	601	14.3:1	8.2
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	448	13.2:1	6.9
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	265	13.2:1	8.6
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.5 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.8 mi	430	14.3:1	6.7
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY	4.0 mi	394	10.1:1	6.5
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.3 mi	401	12.9:1	6.2

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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

B 6.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.7 / 10

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School Day Length 8.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,530

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 1.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.7 / 10

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Enrollment 79

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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

955 20TH ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Zion Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MIDTOWN ACADEMY (rated 9.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8 (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.3 mi	363	8.0
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.3 mi	791	6.4
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.5 mi	569	5.5
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST PETERSBURG St. Petersburg	0.8 mi	142	6.6
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.7 mi	462	8.4
MIDTOWN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	0.9 mi	366	9.6
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8 St. Petersburg	0.9 mi	816	9.3
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY St. Petersburg	1.0 mi	316	6.1
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	1,131	6.7
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	1,710	6.6
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	559	8.2
MT MORIAH CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTAL ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	50	5.4
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	79	4.5
ARQAM'S ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	43	7.8
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE STEM HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	146	—
DIVINE ACADEMY OF LEARNING St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	8	—
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	790	7.6
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.0 mi	256	7.4
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	459	6.5
ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	271	5.5

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 Mount Zion Christian Academy

What grades does Mount Zion Christian Academy serve?

Mount Zion Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mount Zion Christian Academy?

Mount Zion Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Christian Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mount Zion Christian Academy rank in FL?

Mount Zion Christian Academy ranks #1,066 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Mount Zion Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Zion Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mount Zion Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Mount Zion Christian Academy 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 Mount Zion Christian Academy a religious school?

Mount Zion Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 74 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 38 Some Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 79
Gender Split: 35% M / 65% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 8.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 894-0140

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