Basilica School Of St. Paul (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Basilica School Of St. Paul in Daytona Beach, FL serves 238 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city setting with a Catholic religious affiliation.
Founded in 1925, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 13 teachers.
The student body represents a diverse population with approximately 87% students of color.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for school history based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Basilica School Of St. Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Basilica School Of St. Paul
Pre-K	10
Kind	19
1	23
2	17
3	24
4	20
5	35
6	20
7	20
8	50

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Year Founded

1925

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Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Inspired by Saint Paul and rooted in our Catholic faith.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basilica School Of St. Paul's ranking?

Basilica School Of St. Paul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Basilica School Of St. Paul?

The application deadline for Basilica School Of St. Paul is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 10/10/2014

This school is a great school to send your child or children too. It has a quality education and a solid sports program.

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The average private school tuition in Volusia County, FL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $8,587 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Volusia County, FL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).