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#600 of 1,462 private schools in FL

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St Paul Lutheran School

Elementary School

701 W PALMETTO PARK RD, Boca Raton, FL 33486

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

287

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

287

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#600 of 1,462

In Boca Raton

#17 of 24

public schools

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About St Paul Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Boca Raton, FL. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 287 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #600 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 Paul Lutheran 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 Lutheran School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Boca Raton, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

17:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

287

This School

973

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

8.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.1% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

Asian 0.3% vs 0%

St Paul Lutheran School Boca Raton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul Lutheran School (this school)	—	287	10.4:1	6.6
SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA EAST	0.5 mi	375	16.3:1	9.4
SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi	91	18.2:1	9.0
BOCA RATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	319	12.8:1	7.5
ADDISON MIZNER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	1,185	16.5:1	8.3
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	1,191	18.3:1	7.2
A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL	1.5 mi	1,333	29:1	8.7
J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	740	15.1:1	7.2
BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY	2.3 mi	874	16.8:1	9.3
DON ESTRIDGE HIGH TECH MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.6 mi	1,270	17.6:1	9.3
VERDE K-8	3.0 mi	1,348	16.6:1	8.2
SPANISH RIVER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL	4.1 mi	2,742	21.4:1	7.7
DEL PRADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	703	16:1	7.9
CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.3 mi	851	16.1:1	9.4
OMNI MIDDLE SCHOOL	4.4 mi	1,041	17.1:1	7.1
OLYMPUS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY	4.8 mi	308	15.4:1	7.1
HAMMOCK POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.9 mi	962	14.8:1	8.7
WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.4 mi	1,002	17:1	8.7
CORAL SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.9 mi	773	13.6:1	8.8
SANDPIPER SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	7.6 mi	883	13.4:1	8.3
LOGGERS' RUN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL	8.1 mi	1,108	19.1:1	7.7

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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

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,232

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 287

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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 85.4%

Two or More 9.1%

Hispanic 3.1%

Black 1.7%

Asian 0.3%

Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

701 W PALMETTO PARK RD, Boca Raton, FL 33486

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA EAST (rated 9.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 9.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ADDISON MIZNER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Boca Raton, see our Boca Raton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF BOCA RATON Boca Raton	0.3 mi	10	—
BOCA RATON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Boca Raton	0.4 mi	615	7.2
SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA EAST Boca Raton	0.5 mi	375	9.4
SOMERSET ACADEMY BOCA MIDDLE SCHOOL Boca Raton	0.5 mi	91	9.0
ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Boca Raton	0.6 mi	390	5.9
BOCA RATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boca Raton	0.7 mi	319	7.5
ADDISON MIZNER SCHOOL Boca Raton	0.9 mi	1,185	8.3
FOOTPRINTS ACADEMY INC Boca Raton	1.0 mi	14	—
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Boca Raton	1.0 mi	1,191	7.2
MECE Boca Raton	1.1 mi	11	—
WALDORF SCHOOL OF PALM BEACH Boca Raton	1.5 mi	57	7.8
BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Boca Raton	1.4 mi	2,876	7.1
A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL Boca Raton	1.5 mi	1,333	8.7
J. C. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boca Raton	1.5 mi	740	7.2
FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Boca Raton	1.5 mi	81	6.7
GARDEN OF THE SAHABA ACADEMY Boca Raton	1.9 mi	171	7.6
DEERFIELD BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Deerfield Beach	2.2 mi	615	4.9
GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL Boca Raton	2.3 mi	334	7.0
BLUE LAKE ELEMENTARY Boca Raton	2.3 mi	874	9.3
TORAH ACADEMY OF BOCA RATON Boca Raton	2.4 mi	444	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33486 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$113,575

Median Home Value

$636,400

Median Rent

$2,226/mo

Population

23,252

College Educated

56.1%

Homeownership

71.4%

Avg Commute

21.5 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

42.6

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ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Sunrise, FL	247	6.6
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Middleburg, FL	341	6.6
BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL	321	6.6
BISHOP LARKIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Port Richey, FL	210	6.6
FIRST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Port Richey, FL	240	6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?

St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in FL?

St Paul Lutheran School ranks #600 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Lutheran 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 Paul Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Lutheran School a religious school?

St Paul Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 17 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 29 Some Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 287
Gender Split: 56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 28
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Small City
County: Palm Beach County
Phone: (561) 395-8548

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