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#713 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 49% of private schools

Shorecrest Preparatory School

School

5101 1ST ST NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

908

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

908

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#713 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#17 of 30

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About Shorecrest Preparatory School

Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private school in St. Petersburg, FL. Shorecrest Preparatory School serves approximately 908 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

Shorecrest Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Shorecrest Preparatory 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

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How Shorecrest Preparatory School compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

908

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.4% vs 0%

Asian 5.7% vs 0%

Black 2.9% vs 0%

Shorecrest Preparatory School St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Shorecrest Preparatory School (this school)	—	908	10.4:1	6.4
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.1 mi	448	13.2:1	6.9
SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	695	15.1:1	8.2
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL	1.5 mi	1,762	21:1	6.8
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.6 mi	801	17.8:1	4.6
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	401	12.9:1	6.2
LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	484	15.1:1	5.9
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY	2.5 mi	394	10.1:1	6.5
SAWGRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.5 mi	599	13.9:1	6.8
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	256	11.1:1	7.4
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.2 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE STEM HIGH SCHOOL	3.2 mi	146	24.3:1	—
LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.4 mi	393	13.6:1	5.9
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL	3.6 mi	1,710	20.6:1	6.6
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	462	12.5:1	8.4
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	4.2 mi	791	19.3:1	6.4
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.6 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.6 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
MIDTOWN ACADEMY	4.7 mi	366	12.2:1	9.6
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL	4.9 mi	1,131	15.1:1	6.7
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.0 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

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,204

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 52%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.6 / 10

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Enrollment 908

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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 65.6%

Two or More 19.3%

Hispanic 6.4%

Asian 5.7%

Black 2.9%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5101 1ST ST NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Shorecrest Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL OF FLORIDA (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DESTINY ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS (rated 5.6/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, DOLPHIN STEM ACADEMY (rated 5.1/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE CANTERBURY SCHOOL OF FLORIDA St. Petersburg	0.8 mi	347	7.9
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.1 mi	448	6.9
SHORE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.4 mi	695	8.2
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	217	6.0
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	1,762	6.8
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.6 mi	801	4.6
DOLPHIN STEM ACADEMY St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	34	5.1
ST RAPHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	163	6.6
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.7 mi	401	6.2
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	40	6.9
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	43	7.4
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS DAY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	373	6.9
ST PETERSBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.9 mi	307	7.4
LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	484	5.9
DESTINY ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS St. Petersburg	2.4 mi	37	5.6
ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.4 mi	271	5.5
SAWGRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.5 mi	599	6.8
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.7 mi	59	6.9
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.6 mi	256	7.4
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.5 mi	394	6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33703 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,795

Median Home Value

$395,200

Median Rent

$1,569/mo

Population

25,948

College Educated

52.9%

Homeownership

80%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

43.4

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SLAM ACADEMY AT APOLLO BEACH Apollo Beach, FL	1,243	6.4
ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF THE PALM BEAC West Palm Beach, FL	699	6.5
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF VILLAGE GREEN Miami, FL	888	6.5
ROCKY BAYOU CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Crestview, FL	831	6.5
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY OF FLORIDA Tampa, FL	708	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shorecrest Preparatory School

What grades does Shorecrest Preparatory School serve?

Shorecrest Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Shorecrest Preparatory School?

Shorecrest Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 908 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shorecrest Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shorecrest Preparatory School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Shorecrest Preparatory School rank in FL?

Shorecrest Preparatory School ranks #713 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Shorecrest Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shorecrest Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Shorecrest Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Shorecrest Preparatory School a religious school?

No, Shorecrest Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 908
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 88
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 456-7517

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