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Best Saint Petersburg Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private preschools serving 6,419 students in Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL include Our Savior Lutheran School, Keswick Christian School, and St. Paul Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $12,445, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average tuition cost of $14,091.
70% of private preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Saint Petersburg Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Canterbury School Of Florida
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(Episcopal)
(4)
990 62nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-1419
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Savior Lutheran School
Our Savior Lutheran School Photo - OSLS Students, Faculty, and Staff showing school spirit on the Sport Court.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
5843 4th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 344-1026
Gr: NS-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
250 78th Avenue Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 526-8194
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Keswick Christian School
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(Catholic)
(4)
10101 54th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 393-9100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,112 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
4400 Chancellor St Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-8331
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northside Christian School
Northside Christian School Photo - NCS Campus View
(Baptist)
7777 62nd Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 541-7593
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John Vianney Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
500 84th Avenue
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 360-1113
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Jude Cathedral School
(Catholic)
600 58th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 347-8622
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1900 12th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 823-6144
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Raphael Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1376 Snell Isle Blvd Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
(727) 821-9663
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
5101 1st Street NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-2111
Gr: PK-12 | 1,039 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayfront Child Development Center
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Daycare / Preschool
800 6th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-5437
Gr: NS-PK
Creative Play Children's Learning Center
Alternative School
2624 54th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 201-4537
Gr: PK-1 | 33 students
Liberty Christian School
(Baptist)
9401 4th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 576-9635
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 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
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Most Holy Name Of Jesus Cathol
(Catholic)
5825-17th Ave. S.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-1774
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Pasadena Community Church School
(Methodist)
112 70th St South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-3167
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Riviera Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
175 62nd Avenue N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 525-8866
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Westminster Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
126 11th Avenue Ne -
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 822-5906
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Saint Petersburg, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
820 20th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 498-8842
Gr: 7-11 | 16 students
3121 Cable Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 900-6900
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
6030 1st Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 522-7879
Gr: PK | 91 students Tuition listed
4265 13th Ave N Bldg 2
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 321-8890
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students
4000 43rd Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 527-2880
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
3449 13th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 323-4112
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students

Overview

This Town (Saint Petersburg)
This State (FL)
# Schools
20 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,419 Students
324,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
45%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
504 Teachers
27,632 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1194
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,445
$14,091
Average Summer Program Cost
$178
$412
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,757
$5,528
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
192 Students
7,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
937 Students
53,743 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
17%
# Black Students
266 Students
27,605 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
3,544 Students
120,396 Students
% White Students
56%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,353 Students
109,603 Students
% of Others Students
22%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Saint Petersburg, FL include Our Savior Lutheran School, Keswick Christian School, and St. Paul Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Saint Petersburg?
20 private preschools are located in Saint Petersburg.
How much do private preschools cost in Saint Petersburg?
The average tuition cost is $12,445, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,091.
How diverse are private preschools in Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Saint Petersburg?
70% of private preschools in Saint Petersburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Saint Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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