Top 10 Best Saint Petersburg Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 42 private schools serving 8,308 students in Saint Petersburg, FL (there are 49 public schools, serving 30,410 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Saint Petersburg, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Saint Petersburg, FL include Canterbury School Of Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy and CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL.
The average tuition cost is $10,846, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
71% of private schools in Saint Petersburg, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Saint Petersburg 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SailFuture Academy
SailFuture Academy Photo
(8)
2154 27th Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 902-7641
Grades: 8-12
| 150 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. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1900 12th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 823-6144
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
St. Petersburg Catholic High School
(Catholic)
6333 9th Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 344-4065
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
St. Petersburg Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2021 62nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 522-3000
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
St. Raphael Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1376 Snell Isle Blvd Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 821-9663
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
5101 1st Street NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 456-7511
Grades: PK-12
| 994 students
2301 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 322-0800
Grades: 5-8
| 102 students
Alegria Montessori School
Alegria Montessori School Photo - Our beautiful preprimary campus
Montessori School
(1)
3200 58th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 866-1901
Grades: NS-8
| 130 students
Argonauta Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
6646 1st Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-8783
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Bayfront Child Development Center
Bayfront Child Development Center Photo - Bayfront Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
800 6th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-5437
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Bethel Community Christian School
(Baptist)
2901 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 320-4930
Grades: K-11
| 51 students
Community Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6565 78th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 592-2659
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Destiny Achievement Centers
Alternative School (Christian)
3121 Cable Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 900-6900
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Elim Junior Academy & Child Development Center
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4824 2nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 289-7089
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
3900 5th Ave N.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 623-0982
Grades: K-11
| 58 students
Li
(Baptist)
9401 4th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 576-9635
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Montessori By The Sea
Montessori By The Sea Photo - The beach is our outdoor classroom!
Montessori School
(2)
1603 Gulf Way
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 360-7621
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Most Holy Name Of Jesus Cathol
(Catholic)
5825-17th Ave. S.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-1774
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Mount Zion Christian Academy
(Baptist)
955 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 894-0140
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
3500 18th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 460-1851
Grades: 6-8
| 41 students
New Creation Academy
(Christian)
4800 37th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 525-7461
Grades: 5-8
| 4 students
Pasadena Community Church School
(Methodist)
112 70th St South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-3167
Grades: PK-4
| 222 students
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Saint Petersburg, Florida 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
4265 13th Ave N Bldg 2
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 321-8890
Grades: PK-12
| 98 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 Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Petersburg, FL include Canterbury School Of Florida, Admiral Farragut Academy and CES Academy – St Petersburg, FL.
How many private schools are located in Saint Petersburg, FL?
42 private schools are located in Saint Petersburg, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Saint Petersburg, FL?
The average tuition cost is $10,846, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
How diverse are private schools in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Saint Petersburg, FL private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Saint Petersburg, FL go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Saint Petersburg, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Petersburg, FL?
71% of private schools in Saint Petersburg, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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