For the 2024 school year, there are 27 private schools serving 5,773 students in Clearwater, FL (there are 30 public schools, serving 15,527 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Clearwater, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The top ranked private schools in Clearwater, FL include Calvary Christian High School, St Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School and Saint Pauls School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Clearwater Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gulf Coast Classical Academy![Gulf Coast Classical Academy Photo - Welcome to GCCA! Gulf Coast Classical Academy Photo - Welcome to GCCA!]()
![Gulf Coast Classical Academy Photo - Welcome to GCCA! Gulf Coast Classical Academy Photo - Welcome to GCCA!](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/53000/53778/Gulf_Coast_Classical_Academy-6tgfnu9ck9s0oc0os0kwgcgcg-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
3166 McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 477-2756
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 477-2756
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Allendale Academy Private School![Allendale Academy Private School Photo Allendale Academy Private School Photo]()
![Allendale Academy Private School Photo Allendale Academy Private School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/5000/5922/Allendale-Academy-Private-School-ayjdvzmfzlcsw0wsw44s48ss0-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
2655 Ulmerton Road - Suite 402
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
110 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 449-2247
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 449-2247
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
801 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Clearwater Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Countryside Christian Academy![Countryside Christian Academy Photo Countryside Christian Academy Photo]()
![Countryside Christian Academy Photo Countryside Christian Academy Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/34000/34282/Countryside-Christian-Academy-a7vwxou1160oww08sosow88cg-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
1850 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 437-0090
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 437-0090
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
2747 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
1644 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
1897 Sunset Point Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
Grades: K-12
| 310 students
1350 Court St
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1207
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1207
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Saint Pauls School![Saint Pauls School Photo Saint Pauls School Photo]()
![Saint Pauls School Photo Saint Pauls School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/6000/6914/Saint-Pauls-School-8v2jcwc4klwc0wko0s8s4o8ww-160x160c.jpg)
(Episcopal)
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Grades: NS-8
| 425 students
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Grades: PK-8
| 541 students
1740 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Blossom Montessori School For The Deaf
Montessori School
14088 Icot Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 539-7879
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 539-7879
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
Clearwater Children's Learning![Clearwater Children's Learning Photo - View from the street. Clearwater Children's Learning Photo - View from the street.]()
![Clearwater Children's Learning Photo - View from the street. Clearwater Children's Learning Photo - View from the street.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/37000/37288/Clearwater-Childrens-Learning-2a1j176fvlz4080so8gsgw40o-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
3245 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 573-5976
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 573-5976
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Clearwater KinderCare![Clearwater KinderCare Photo - Clearwater KinderCare Front Clearwater KinderCare Photo - Clearwater KinderCare Front]()
![Clearwater KinderCare Photo - Clearwater KinderCare Front Clearwater KinderCare Photo - Clearwater KinderCare Front](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/36000/36940/Clearwater-KinderCare-19gfm2hzpn1cks0csoo48sosg-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
2644 State Road 590
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 797-9307
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 797-9307
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Grades: PK-11
| 151 students
Genesis Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2110 N Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 738-1656
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 738-1656
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
2270 Evans Rd
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 799-6724
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 799-6724
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Iva Christian School
(Assembly of God)
1430 Belleair Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Northbay Christian Academy
(Christian)
2525 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 462-0134
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 462-0134
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
2669 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 724-1767
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 724-1767
Grades: NS-8
| 152 students
1950 Virginia Ave
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 460-7252
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 460-7252
Grades: 2-12
| 35 students
Shepherd's Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
222 S. Lincoln Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 647-1668
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 647-1668
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Clearwater, Florida Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belleair Montessori Academy (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
905 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 584-2867
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 584-2867
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
11225 US 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33764
Clearwater, FL 33764
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Kids First Christian Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1739 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 585-5471
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 585-5471
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
Pinellas County Jewish Day School (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1775 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-0100
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-0100
Grades: K-9
| 171 students
Suncoast Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
2177 Ne Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 442-9431
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 442-9431
Grades: PK-6
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Clearwater, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Clearwater, FL include Calvary Christian High School, St Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School and Saint Pauls School.
How many private schools are located in Clearwater, FL?
27 private schools are located in Clearwater, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Clearwater, FL?
Clearwater, FL private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Clearwater, FL go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Clearwater, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
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