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St Paul Catholic School

Elementary School

1900 12TH ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

271

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,092 of 1,462

In St. Petersburg

#25 of 30

public schools

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About St Paul Catholic School

St Paul Catholic School is a private elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL. St Paul Catholic School serves approximately 271 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

St Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,092 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.1 pts below FL schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Paul 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 Paul Catholic School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in St. Petersburg, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

271

This School

496

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 14% vs 0%

Asian 3% vs 0%

St Paul Catholic School St. Petersburg Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul Catholic School (this school)	—	271	16.9:1	5.5
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.3 mi	256	11.1:1	7.4
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	448	13.2:1	6.9
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.8 mi	462	12.5:1	8.4
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.8 mi	791	19.3:1	6.4
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	363	14.5:1	8.0
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	659	13.2:1	6.5
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY	2.3 mi	394	10.1:1	6.5
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	401	12.9:1	6.2
MIDTOWN ACADEMY	2.5 mi	366	12.2:1	9.6
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	569	12.4:1	5.5
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.6 mi	801	17.8:1	4.6
MOUNT VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	373	12.9:1	7.2
DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY	2.8 mi	559	14.7:1	8.2
FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	459	16.4:1	6.5
JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8	3.0 mi	816	15.1:1	9.3
LAKEVIEW FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY	3.1 mi	316	12.6:1	6.1
LEALMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	393	13.6:1	5.9
LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.4 mi	484	15.1:1	5.9
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL	3.5 mi	790	18.8:1	7.6
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.6 mi	430	14.3:1	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 2.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 271

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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 78.6%

Hispanic 14.0%

Two or More 4.4%

Asian 3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1900 12TH ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MIDTOWN ACADEMY (rated 9.6/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Petersburg, see our St. Petersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	0.3 mi	256	7.4
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.3 mi	1,710	6.6
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE STEM HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	146	—
NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.5 mi	448	6.9
CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	462	8.4
JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	1.8 mi	791	6.4
MOUNT ZION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	79	5.6
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.2 mi	363	8.0
NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	1,762	6.8
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.1 mi	109	7.7
JOHN M. SEXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	401	6.2
LEALMAN INNOVATION ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.3 mi	394	6.5
NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.2 mi	659	6.5
MIDTOWN ACADEMY St. Petersburg	2.5 mi	366	9.6
SHORECREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.4 mi	908	6.4
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.6 mi	569	5.5
MEADOWLAWN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.6 mi	801	4.6
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL St. Petersburg	2.5 mi	1,131	6.7
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY St. Petersburg	2.7 mi	40	6.9
THE FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY St. Petersburg	2.7 mi	43	7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$102,647

Median Home Value

$657,400

Median Rent

$1,398/mo

Population

16,300

College Educated

58%

Homeownership

68.1%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

48.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Catholic School

What grades does St Paul Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Paul Catholic School?

St Paul Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Catholic School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Catholic School rank in FL?

St Paul Catholic School ranks #1,092 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Paul Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 Paul Catholic School a religious school?

St Paul Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 57 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 34 Some Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 271
Gender Split: 61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Pinellas County
Phone: (727) 823-6144

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