This school is operated as a Lutheran Elementary School by Bay Pines Evangelical.
Lutheran Church, Seminole, Florida. Its supervision is directly under this congregation's Education and Services Committee.
Bay Pines Lutheran School is one of the 361 elementary schools within the Wisconsin Evangelical.
Lutheran Synod. Approximately 31,980 children are enrolled in these schools which are staffed by over 1850 dedicated teachers.
The teachers in these schools, as well as in our school, have received their Bachelor of Science in Education degree and are certified at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota.
Our philosophy is that children are a gift of God.
They need to be brought to faith in Jesus, in whom they are assured of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven.
Therefore the teaching of God's word, Law and Gospel, permeates all subject areas.
Our students are educated to use their talents to God's glory in their community and country.
The purpose of this school is to provide a Christ-centered education based upon the inspired Word of God, the one and only authority for faith and life.
In light of this purpose, Bay Pines Ev. Lutheran Church operates this school for the education of our congregation's children and for reaching out to the community with the Gospel of Christ.
All subjects are used to share the love of Christ.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- This school is operated as a Lutheran Elementary School by Bay Pines Evangelical. Lutheran Church, Seminole, Florida. Its supervision is directly under this congregation's Education and Services Committee. Bay Pines Lutheran School is one of the 361 elementary schools within the Wisconsin Evangelical. Lutheran Synod. Approximately 31,980 children are enrolled in these schools which are staffed by over 1850 dedicated teachers. The teachers in these schools, as well as in our school, have received their Bachelor of Science in Education degree and are certified at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. Our philosophy is that children are a gift of God. They need to be brought to faith in Jesus, in whom they are assured of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life in heaven. Therefore the teaching of God's word, Law and Gospel, permeates all subject areas. Our students are educated to use their talents to God's glory in their community and country. The purpose of this school is to provide a Christ-centered education based upon the inspired Word of God, the one and only authority for faith and life. In light of this purpose, Bay Pines Ev. Lutheran Church operates this school for the education of our congregation's children and for reaching out to the community with the Gospel of Christ. All subjects are used to share the love of Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bay Pines Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bay Pines Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bay Pines Lutheran School is Special Kids Academy - Seminole (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 249 students 0.6 miles 11501 66th Avenue N.
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 391-4060
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 391-4060
0.6
PK-8
249
Special Kids Academy - Seminole
Special Education School (Christian)
Grades: 2-10 | 16 students 0.6 miles 8505 113th St.
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 204-4545
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 204-4545
0.6
2-10
16
Grades: PK-12 | 1,112 students 1.7 miles 10101 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 393-9100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 393-9100
1.7
PK-12
1,112
Learning Independence For Tomorrow Inc. (lift)
Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 136 students 1.7 miles 13400 Park Blvd
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 258-7659
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 258-7659
1.7
K-12
136
The Movement School
Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 9 students 2.2 miles 11000 110th Ave
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 301-8710
Largo, FL 33778
(727) 301-8710
2.2
Inquire with school
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5 6/12/2013
Wonderful caring staff and great education!
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