Excellent
#19 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 1% of private schools
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)
School · Tampa, FL
A private school in Tampa, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
7834 N 56TH ST, Tampa, FL 33617
- 5.6:1 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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Where Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,651
Median home value
$267,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33617; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Elite Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Florida Autism Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Friendship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Harmon Stem SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) is listed in Tampa, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) is a private school in Tampa, FL, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)
What grades does Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) serve?
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)?
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)?
The student-teacher ratio at Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) rank in FL?
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) ranks #19 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Paideia Classical Christian School (dba)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) a private school?
Yes, Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) 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 Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) a religious school?
Paideia Classical Christian School (dba) has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 988-7700
- Area population (ZIP 33617)
- 47,880
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 33617; 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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