Very Good

#420 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 29% of private schools

St Patrick Interparish School

Elementary School

550 NE 16TH AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

384

Student-Teacher

14.4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#420 of 1,462

In Gainesville

#7 of 11

public schools

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About St Patrick Interparish School

St Patrick Interparish School is a private elementary school in Gainesville, FL. St Patrick Interparish School serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick Interparish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.4 pts above FL schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Patrick Interparish 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 Patrick Interparish School compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Gainesville, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

This School

22.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

384

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 38.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 27.3% vs 0%

Black 19.3% vs 0%

Asian 4.9% vs 0%

St Patrick Interparish School Gainesville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Patrick Interparish School (this school)	—	384	14.4:1	7.0
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC	0.4 mi	114	19:1	5.0
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.4 mi	846	22.9:1	5.4
SIDNEY LANIER CENTER	0.4 mi	165	7.5:1	3.9
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	187	31.2:1	4.2
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	444	12.7:1	4.4
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER	0.8 mi	158	12.2:1	9.7
A.QUINN JONES CENTER	1.1 mi	91	6.5:1	5.0
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	420	15:1	3.8
PACE	1.4 mi	51	—:1	4.9
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	386	12.9:1	4.4
JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	458	15.8:1	5.9
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT	1.7 mi	188	17.1:1	5.1
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND	1.7 mi	28	—:1	—
CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY	1.9 mi	502	14.3:1	5.3
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.9 mi	697	24.9:1	6.3
ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	2.0 mi	39	—:1	7.2
ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)	2.0 mi	197	197:1	4.4
P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL	2.1 mi	1,340	18.9:1	7.6
CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL	2.4 mi	320	24.6:1	8.2
GLEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	443	14.8:1	6.7

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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+ 3.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 73%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 384

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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 38.3%

Hispanic 27.3%

Black 19.3%

Two or More 9.6%

Asian 4.9%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

550 NE 16TH AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Patrick Interparish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER (rated 9.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY (rated 5.3/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Gainesville, see our Gainesville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC Gainesville	0.4 mi	114	5.0
HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL Gainesville	0.4 mi	846	5.4
LANIAKEA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Gainesville	0.4 mi	26	—
SIDNEY LANIER CENTER Gainesville	0.4 mi	165	3.9
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Gainesville	0.4 mi	187	4.2
PERSIMMON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY LLC Gainesville	0.7 mi	16	—
W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	0.7 mi	444	4.4
BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER Gainesville	0.8 mi	158	9.7
MORNING MEADOW Gainesville	0.8 mi	10	—
A.QUINN JONES CENTER Gainesville	1.1 mi	91	5.0
PACE Gainesville	1.4 mi	51	4.9
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Gainesville	1.2 mi	1,791	6.4
MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	1.4 mi	420	3.8
STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	1.6 mi	386	4.4
JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gainesville	1.7 mi	458	5.9
THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT Gainesville	1.7 mi	188	5.1
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Gainesville	1.7 mi	28	—
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL Gainesville	1.9 mi	697	6.3
CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY Gainesville	1.9 mi	502	5.3
P.K. YONGE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL Gainesville	2.1 mi	1,340	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$30,878

Median Home Value

$284,200

Median Rent

$1,092/mo

Population

23,296

College Educated

61.6%

Homeownership

23.7%

Avg Commute

17.9 min

Poverty Rate

45.8%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Patrick Interparish School

What grades does St Patrick Interparish School serve?

St Patrick Interparish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patrick Interparish School?

St Patrick Interparish School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Interparish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Interparish School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick Interparish School rank in FL?

St Patrick Interparish School ranks #420 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Patrick Interparish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick Interparish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patrick Interparish School a private school?

Yes, St Patrick Interparish 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 Patrick Interparish School a religious school?

St Patrick Interparish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 49 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 91 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 384
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Alachua County
Phone: (352) 376-9878

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