Top 20 Best Pinellas County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 113 private schools serving 19,657 students in Pinellas County, FL (there are 154 public schools, serving 95,365 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Pinellas County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Pinellas County, FL include Admiral Farragut Academy, Canterbury School Of Florida and Indian Rocks Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $10,460, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
57% of private schools in Pinellas County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Pinellas County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Our graduates receive 100% college acceptance.
(19)
501 Park Street North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Grades: K-12
| 503 students
Canterbury School Of Florida
Canterbury School Of Florida Photo - Canterbury School of Florida was named Best Private School by St. Pete Life Magazine.
(Episcopal)
(4)
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Grades: PK-12
| 419 students
Center Academy - Palm Harbor
Center Academy - Palm Harbor Photo
Special Education School
(7)
34054 Us Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 781-2986
Grades: 4-12
| 75 students
Center Academy- Pinellas Park
Center Academy- Pinellas Park Photo - Prom
Special Education School
(5)
6710 86th Ave. North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 541-5716
Grades: 5-12
| 96 students
Gulf Coast Classical Academy
Gulf Coast Classical Academy Photo - Welcome to GCCA!
(Christian)
3166 McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 477-2756
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Legacy Online School
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(37)
7901 4th St N, STE 4000
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 201-1651
Grades: K-12
| 191 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - Our Savior's Kindergartners around the crest that represents the strengths from which our school is founded.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
5843 4th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 344-1026
Grades: NS-8
| 244 students
Allendale Academy Private School
Allendale Academy Private School Photo
Alternative School
2655 Ulmerton Road - Suite 402
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 531-2481
Grades: K-12
| 594 students
Belleair Montessori Academy
Montessori School
905 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 584-2867
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
11501 66th Avenue N.
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 391-4060
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Calvary Christian High School
Calvary Christian High School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
110 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 449-2247
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL
CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
(1)
5175 45th St
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 526-5700
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
801 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 446-1722
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Country Day School
Country Day School Photo
Montessori School
11499 131st st N
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 596-1902
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Countryside Christian Academy
Countryside Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
1850 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 437-0090
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
The dePaul School For Dyslexia
The dePaul School For Dyslexia Photo - The dePaul School
Special Education School
(9)
2747 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 796-7679
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Espiritu Santo Catholic School
Espiritu Santo Catholic School Photo - 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This honor was awarded to only 50 private schools across the country last year. Espiritu has test scores in the top 15% of the nation. Espiritu Santo is the only school in the Tampa Bay area that earned this recognition in 2019.
(Catholic)
2405a Phillippe Pkwy
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727) 812-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
1644 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
The French American School of Tampa Bay
Special Program Emphasis
2100 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 800-2159
Grades: NS-6
| students
Grad Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
(5)
3470 Adrian Ave
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 584-8200
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Gulfcoast Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6001 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-2141
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
Holy Family Catholic School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
250 78th Avenue Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 526-8194
Grades: K
| 83 students
Indian Rocks Christian School
(Baptist)
12685 Ulmerton Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 593-4321
Grades: PK-12
| 788 students
Keswick Christian School
Keswick Christian School Photo - A Home For Christian Families Since 1953
(Christian)
(4)
10101 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 393-9100
Grades: NS-12
| 715 students
Lakeside Christian School
Lakeside Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(17)
1897 Sunset Point Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-3311
Grades: K-12
| 310 students
Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
4400 Chancellor St Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-8331
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School Photo - NCS Campus View
(Baptist)
7777 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 541-7593
Grades: PK-12
| 688 students
Palm Harbor Montessori Academy
Palm Harbor Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(4)
2355 Nebraska Ave
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 786-1854
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
SailFuture Academy
SailFuture Academy Photo
(8)
2154 27th Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 902-7641
Grades: 8-12
| 150 students
1350 Court St
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1207
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
500 84th Avenue
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 360-1113
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
St. Jude Cathedral School
(Catholic)
600 58th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 347-8622
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
(3)
1501 Trotter Rd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 581-4865
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1900 12th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 823-6144
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
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Pinellas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
820 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 498-8842
Grades: 7-11
| 16 students
Academy At The Beach (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1961 E Lake Rd
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
(727) 222-3362
Grades: 9
| 3 students
All Saints Christian School (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1700 Keystone Road
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 937-0656
Grades: NS-PK
| 39 students
11225 US 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33764
Grades: PK-12
| students
1739 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
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
Grades: K-9
| 171 students
4265 13th Ave N Bldg 2
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 321-8890
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
2177 Ne Coachman Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 442-9431
Grades: PK-6
| 49 students
4000 43rd Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 527-2880
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
3449 13th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 323-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Pinellas County, FL include Admiral Farragut Academy, Canterbury School Of Florida and Indian Rocks Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Pinellas County, FL?
113 private schools are located in Pinellas County, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Pinellas County, FL?
The average tuition cost is $10,460, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
How diverse are private schools in Pinellas County, FL?
Pinellas County, FL private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Pinellas County, FL go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Pinellas County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pinellas County, FL?
57% of private schools in Pinellas County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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