Very Good
#332 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 23% of private schools
The Basilica School
Elementary School · Key West, FL
A private elementary school in Key West, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
700 TRUMAN AVE, Key West, FL 33040
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Basilica School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Key West), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,038
Median home value
$766,400
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Children's School of Key WestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Horace O'bryant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 994 | Compare → |
| May Sands Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (district Provided)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Basilica School is listed in Key West, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Basilica School
The Basilica School is a private elementary school in Key West, FL, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Basilica School
What grades does The Basilica School serve?
The Basilica School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Basilica School?
The Basilica School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Basilica School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Basilica School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Basilica School rank in FL?
The Basilica School ranks #332 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is The Basilica School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Basilica School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Basilica School a private school?
Yes, The Basilica 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 The Basilica School a religious school?
The Basilica School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (305) 294-1031
- Area population (ZIP 33040)
- 36,091
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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