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#598 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 41% of private schools

St Lawrence Catholic School

Elementary School

5223 N HIMES AVE, Tampa, FL 33614

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

466

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

466

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#598 of 1,462

In Tampa

#19 of 54

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About St Lawrence Catholic School

St Lawrence Catholic School is a private elementary school in Tampa, FL. St Lawrence Catholic School serves approximately 466 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Lawrence Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Lawrence 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.

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How St Lawrence Catholic School compares to 150 public schools serving similar grades in Tampa, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

This School

16.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

466

This School

499

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 46.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 42.5% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

St Lawrence Catholic School Tampa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Lawrence Catholic School (this school)	—	466	14.2:1	6.6
ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.9 mi	499	14.3:1	8.2
EGYPT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	490	18.1:1	6.4
LES PETERS ACADEMY	1.0 mi	20	10:1	—
DETENTION CENTER WEST	1.1 mi	74	12.3:1	5.0
TRINITY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	1.1 mi	903	18.8:1	7.1
PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.1 mi	879	21.4:1	4.6
MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	542	18.1:1	5.6
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.3 mi	826	19.7:1	5.2
TAMPA BAY BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	632	17.1:1	5.2
CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	774	16.5:1	7.3
BROWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	222	12.3:1	5.1
WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.4 mi	426	13.7:1	8.6
MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	2.5 mi	381	15.9:1	8.3
WALTON ACADEMY	2.5 mi	150	13.6:1	7.0
TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	555	23.1:1	3.1
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	2.6 mi	326	54.3:1	2.8
CAMINITI EXCEPTIONAL CENTER	2.7 mi	70	3.9:1	3.8
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.7 mi	659	19.4:1	5.8
NORTH TAMPA SUCCESS CENTER	2.7 mi	124	15.5:1	4.3
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	198	11.6:1	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

C+ 3.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 466

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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 46.1%

Hispanic 42.5%

Two or More 6.7%

Asian 3.0%

Black 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5223 N HIMES AVE, Tampa, FL 33614

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Lawrence Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tampa, see our Tampa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	0.5 mi	846	6.4
EGYPT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.0 mi	490	6.4
ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	0.9 mi	499	8.2
LES PETERS ACADEMY Tampa	1.0 mi	20	—
DETENTION CENTER WEST Tampa	1.1 mi	74	5.0
TRINITY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Tampa	1.1 mi	903	7.1
PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa	1.1 mi	879	4.6
TAMPA BAY BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.4 mi	632	5.2
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.3 mi	826	5.2
MENDENHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.3 mi	542	5.6
TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	1.4 mi	728	6.2
LETO HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	1.7 mi	2,025	6.4
CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	2.1 mi	774	7.3
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL TAMPA Tampa	2.4 mi	264	5.2
WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	2.4 mi	426	8.6
MACFARLANE PARK ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa	2.5 mi	381	8.3
BROWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	2.2 mi	222	5.1
TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	2.6 mi	555	3.1
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF TAMPA BAY Tampa	2.6 mi	65	7.3
CAMINITI EXCEPTIONAL CENTER Tampa	2.7 mi	70	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33614 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,143

Median Home Value

$295,700

Median Rent

$1,399/mo

Population

46,218

College Educated

23.1%

Homeownership

42.2%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Median Age

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ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Middleburg, FL	341	6.6
ARCHCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Miami, FL	458	6.6
BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL	321	6.6
CATALINA ELEMENTARY Orlando, FL	551	6.6
CHALLENGER 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cocoa, FL	480	6.6
CHAMPION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Daytona Beach, FL	488	6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Lawrence Catholic School

What grades does St Lawrence Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Lawrence Catholic School?

St Lawrence Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Lawrence Catholic School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Lawrence Catholic School rank in FL?

St Lawrence Catholic School ranks #598 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Lawrence Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Lawrence Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Lawrence Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Lawrence 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 Lawrence Catholic School a religious school?

St Lawrence Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 57 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 466
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 33
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 879-5090

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