Very Good

#308 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 21% of private schools

St Anthony Catholic School

Elementary School

820 MARCUM RD, Lakeland, FL 33809

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#308 of 1,462

In Lakeland

#6 of 18

public schools

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About St Anthony Catholic School

St Anthony Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lakeland, FL. St Anthony Catholic School serves approximately 182 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Anthony Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.7 pts above FL schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 182 students, St Anthony Catholic 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.

St Anthony Catholic 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 St Anthony Catholic School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Lakeland, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

15.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

182

This School

568

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 57.7% vs 0%

White 30.8% vs 0%

Black 5.5% vs 0%

Asian 1.6% vs 0%

St Anthony Catholic School Lakeland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Anthony Catholic School (this school)	—	182	12.1:1	7.3
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	1,118	18:1	4.3
EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY	1.0 mi	554	17.9:1	6.2
DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	749	18.3:1	4.9
R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	686	19.1:1	6.0
SLEEPY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.7 mi	1,087	22.6:1	4.2
SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.8 mi	766	15.3:1	7.1
WENDELL WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	835	15.8:1	4.8
KATHLEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	480	14.5:1	5.6
KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.0 mi	835	18.2:1	4.5
NORTH LAKELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF CHOICE	3.1 mi	637	14.5:1	4.0
GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	411	18.7:1	5.6
SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.0 mi	515	16.6:1	5.4
ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY	4.1 mi	157	7.5:1	5.8
ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	4.4 mi	803	14.1:1	8.0
LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY	4.6 mi	522	14.5:1	8.0
LAKELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE	5.1 mi	108	12:1	8.1
LAKELAND MONTESSORI MIDDLE SCHOOL	5.1 mi	30	30:1	7.8
MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY	5.4 mi	1,722	22.4:1	8.2
MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRAL	5.5 mi	610	16.9:1	8.9
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY	5.5 mi	671	19.7:1	5.9

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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 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 57%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 182

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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)

Hispanic 57.7%

White 30.8%

Black 5.5%

Two or More 4.4%

Asian 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

820 MARCUM RD, Lakeland, FL 33809

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Anthony Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (rated 8.0/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 4.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lakeland, see our Lakeland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Lakeland	1.0 mi	1,118	4.3
LAKE GIBSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lakeland	1.0 mi	2,039	4.0
EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY Lakeland	1.0 mi	554	6.2
DR. NE ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	1.0 mi	749	4.9
SPARROW ACADEMY Lakeland	1.9 mi	53	7.4
R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	1.8 mi	686	6.0
SLEEPY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Lakeland	2.7 mi	1,087	4.2
SLEEPY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.8 mi	766	7.1
NORTH LAKELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF CHOICE Lakeland	3.1 mi	637	4.0
WENDELL WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.9 mi	835	4.8
KATHLEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	2.9 mi	480	5.6
AVENGERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lakeland	2.9 mi	35	6.6
KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Lakeland	3.0 mi	835	4.5
GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	3.3 mi	411	5.6
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH ACADEMY Lakeland	3.9 mi	108	6.2
HEAD OF THE CLASS LEARNING CENTER Lakeland	4.0 mi	61	5.4
ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY Lakeland	4.1 mi	157	5.8
SOCRUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakeland	4.0 mi	515	5.4
ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Lakeland	4.4 mi	803	8.0
LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY Lakeland	4.6 mi	522	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33809 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,112

Median Home Value

$248,700

Median Rent

$1,492/mo

Population

30,498

College Educated

26.9%

Homeownership

63.8%

Avg Commute

27.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

42.6

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GRACE EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Orange Park, FL	125	7.3
NEW LIFE CHARTER ACADEMY Fort Lauderdale, FL	111	7.3
NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Spring Hill, FL	206	7.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Anthony Catholic School

What grades does St Anthony Catholic School serve?

St Anthony Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Anthony Catholic School?

St Anthony Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anthony Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Anthony Catholic School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Anthony Catholic School rank in FL?

St Anthony Catholic School ranks #308 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Anthony Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Anthony Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Anthony Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Anthony Catholic 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 St Anthony Catholic School a religious school?

St Anthony Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 51 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 182
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Polk County
Phone: (863) 858-0671

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