Very Good
#183 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 12% of private schools
St Pauls School
Elementary School
1600 SAINT PAULS DR, Clearwater, FL 33764
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#183 of 1,462
In Clearwater
#2 of 18
public schools
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St Pauls School
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About St Pauls School
St Pauls School is a private elementary school in Clearwater, FL. St Pauls School serves approximately 318 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, St Pauls School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Pauls 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
BetaHow St Pauls School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Clearwater, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Pauls School (this school) | 7.6 |
| BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.2 |
| OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.4 |
| PLUMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.3 |
| PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.3 |
| FRONTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.5 |
| BELLEAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.3 |
| HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND | 4.8 |
| PINELLAS TELESCHOOL | 3.0 |
| PLATO ACADEMY CLEARWATER | 6.9 |
| HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.7 |
| CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 9.0 |
| EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| PINELLAS HIGH INNOVATION | 4.5 |
| KINGS HIGHWAY ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL | 9.6 |
| SANDY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.7 |
| PINELLAS VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | 6.8 |
| CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| PAUL B. STEPHENS ESE CENTER | 5.7 |
| ATHENIAN ACADEMY | 4.6 |
Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Clearwater
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1600 SAINT PAULS DR, Clearwater, FL 33764
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Pauls School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BELLEAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Clearwater, see our Clearwater schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BELCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Clearwater | 0.8 mi | — |
| FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Clearwater | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| PINELLAS ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE Largo | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| PLUMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Clearwater | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| IVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Clearwater | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL Clearwater | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| PONCE DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater | 1.7 mi | 8.3 |
| FRONTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| LARGO HIGH SCHOOL Largo | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Clearwater | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| SKYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| AMERICAN COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Clearwater | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| DELPHI ACADEMY OF FLORIDA Clearwater | 2.5 mi | 7.6 |
| LARGO MIDDLE SCHOOL Largo | 2.3 mi | 6.6 |
| BELLEAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clearwater | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| SKYCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Clearwater | 2.5 mi | 5.0 |
| PLATO ACADEMY LARGO CHARTER SCHOOL Largo | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| ST CECELIA INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL Clearwater | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33764 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,573
Median Home Value
$302,500
Median Rent
$1,622/mo
Population
27,365
College Educated
32.5%
Homeownership
67.3%
Avg Commute
22.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
50.8
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| CHENEY ELEMENTARY Orlando, FL | 7.6 |
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| ESPIRITU SANTO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Safety Harbor, FL | 7.6 |
| JAMES M. ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cross City, FL | 7.6 |
| K. E. CUNNINGHAM/CANAL POINT ELEMENTARY Canal Point, FL | 7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Pauls School
What grades does St Pauls School serve?
St Pauls School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Pauls School?
St Pauls School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Pauls School rank in FL?
St Pauls School ranks #183 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is St Pauls School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Pauls School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Pauls School a private school?
Yes, St Pauls School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Pauls School a religious school?
St Pauls School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 536-2756
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