Below Average
#1359 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Southside Christian Academy
Elementary School · St. Petersburg, FL
A private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3647 18TH AVE, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
- 13.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Southside Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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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
$68,295
Median home value
$253,100
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33711; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Academy of LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 316 | 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.
Southside Christian Academy is listed in St. Petersburg, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southside Christian Academy
Southside Christian Academy is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Christian Academy
What grades does Southside Christian Academy serve?
Southside Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southside Christian Academy?
Southside Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Christian Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southside Christian Academy rank in FL?
Southside Christian Academy ranks #1,359 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Southside Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southside Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Southside 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 Southside Christian Academy a religious school?
Southside Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 327-2691
- Area population (ZIP 33711)
- 18,347
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 33711; 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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