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Palmetto Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 117 students in Palmetto, FL, 1% of all K-12 students in Palmetto, FL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
67% of private schools in Palmetto, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Palmetto, FL (2026-27)

Map of Core Learning Center
Core Learning Center
Gr: K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
605 13th Ave W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 729-9069
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Map of Educational Harbor
Educational Harbor
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
415 49th St E Palmetto, FL 34221
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 842-3427
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Map of Suncoast Baptist Academy
Suncoast Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Baptist
1816 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 722-3360
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Palmetto, FL Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
117
Students
+13.6% (+14 students) 10-yr
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
-65.9% (-27.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palmetto)
This State (FL)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,770 Schools
# Students
117 Students
479,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202539182179
202439175172
202339179174
202232185185
202132178180
202032166171
201930176175
201830173172
201784186180
201684181178
201534166167
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% Students of Color
14%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202514%47%34%
202414%47%34%
202326%46%33%
202226%45%33%
202126%45%32%
202026%45%32%
201717%37%32%
201617%39%32%
201541%41%32%
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0.37
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.370.730.65
20240.370.730.65
20230.490.730.65
20220.540.720.64
20210.540.720.64
20200.540.720.64
20190.510.710.63
20180.510.710.63
20170.410.690.61
20160.410.680.61
20150.690.680.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20258%19%9%
20248%20%9%
202316%19%9%
20227%18%8%
20217%18%9%
20207%18%9%
20175%16%8%
20165%16%8%
201516%16%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
3%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20252%12%7%
20242%12%7%
20234%11%8%
20229%11%7%
20219%11%7%
20209%12%8%
20179%9%7%
20169%9%7%
201523%9%8%
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# White Students
65 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
78%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202578%39%52%
202478%39%52%
202369%39%52%
202265%41%54%
202165%42%54%
202065%42%54%
201950%43%56%
201850%44%56%
201776%47%58%
201676%47%58%
201547%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
9 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202511%27%26%
202411%26%26%
202311%27%25%
202219%27%25%
202119%26%25%
202019%25%24%
201950%26%24%
201850%25%23%
201710%26%22%
201610%25%22%
201514%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
41,743 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025121615
202491515
202391515
202291515
202191515
202091515
201991515
201891515
2017141515
2016141515
201591515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$13,840

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmetto, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$14,300$14,120$15,012
2024$3,600$11,299$13,254
2023$3,600$10,452$12,626
2022$3,600$9,929$12,187
2021$3,600$9,496$11,800
2020$3,600$8,947$11,512
2019$3,600$8,878$11,293
2018$3,600$8,498$11,017
2017$3,950$8,019$10,708
2016$3,950$7,729$10,356
2015$3,600$7,558$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Palmetto, FL?
3 private schools are located in Palmetto, FL.
What percentage of students in Palmetto go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Palmetto are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palmetto?
67% of private schools in Palmetto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Palmetto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Palmetto include: Educational Harbor vs. Suncoast Baptist Academy

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