Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,759
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School
Pre-K	110
Kind	75
1	35
2	43
3	50
4	37
5	27
6	35
7	50
8	31

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Pre-K is largest with 110 students, far more than any other grade at Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School.

Year Founded

1969

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

LCC Day School is a partnership of school, church, and families, inspiring superior academic performance while instilling leadership, responsibility, and values in a nurturing environment.

Student Body

Total Students

493 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
State or regional independent school association
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,759

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Tuition Notes

Elementary program- $15,759 Middle School program- $17,896

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

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LCC Day School is a partnership of school, church, and families, inspiring superior academic performance while instilling leadership, responsibility, and values in a nurturing environment.
Our mission is to meet the changing needs of our students as they develop their God-given potential from early childhood through adolescence.

LCC Day School is a partnership of school, church, and families, inspiring superior academic performance while instilling leadership, responsibility, and values in a nurturing environment.
Our mission is to meet the changing needs of our students as they develop their God-given potential from early childhood through adolescence.

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How much does Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School cost?

Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School's tuition is approximately $15,759 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School?

The acceptance rate of Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What is Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School's ranking?

Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School?

The application deadline for Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Petersburg, FL is $12,878 for elementary schools and $18,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Petersburg, FL is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).