Saint Paul's - Clearwater's Independent School
Saint Paul's - Clearwater's Independent School is an independent day school offering a comprehensive educational program to students from 2 Months through Eighth Grade.
Vision Statement: We commit to our students so they will act joyously upon their passions and courageously seize adventures and opportunities we cannot foresee.
Belief Statement: We cultivate our students` talents for lives of opportunity. We create unique learning environments, honor our students` passions and develop enduring connections.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 370 students
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Saint Paul's - Clearwater's Independent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School Uniforms Required)
(School Uniforms Required)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call the Admissions Office for tuition information.
% on Financial Aid
19%
Acceptance Rate
77%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Katie Sibson
Admissions Associate
Rita Long
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
53 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
3D Printing and Modeling, Archery, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Coding and Mobile App Development, Competitive Robotics, Creative Writing Club, Fantasy Football Club, Holiday Crafts, Lego Robotics Club, Money Management, Odyssey of the Mind, Photography, Printmaking, Prototyping and Design Thinking, Robotics and Electronics, Sailing Club, Scuba Certification, Soccer Shots, Student Council, Water and Laser Cutting, Web and Graphic Design, Yearbook, Yoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Ceramics, Drawing, Film and Literature, Guitar, Handbells, Instrument Design, Mosaics, Movie Production, Music Production, Musical Theater, Orchestra, Painting, Private Music Lessons, Sculpture, Technical Theater, The Artist's Experience Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Intramural Sports, Kickball, Lacrosse, Pickleball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Tumbles Gymnastics, Volleyball
3D Printing and Modeling, Archery, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Coding and Mobile App Development, Competitive Robotics, Creative Writing Club, Fantasy Football Club, Holiday Crafts, Lego Robotics Club, Money Management, Odyssey of the Mind, Photography, Printmaking, Prototyping and Design Thinking, Robotics and Electronics, Sailing Club, Scuba Certification, Soccer Shots, Student Council, Water and Laser Cutting, Web and Graphic Design, Yearbook, Yoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Ceramics, Drawing, Film and Literature, Guitar, Handbells, Instrument Design, Mosaics, Movie Production, Music Production, Musical Theater, Orchestra, Painting, Private Music Lessons, Sculpture, Technical Theater, The Artist's Experience Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Intramural Sports, Kickball, Lacrosse, Pickleball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Tumbles Gymnastics, Volleyball
School Notes
- JOYOUS: We instill a joyful approach to learning and life through exploration and imaginative play.
- COURAGEOUS: We build courageous students through creating experiences that encourage our students to discover their unique identity as learners, as members of a community and as individuals.
- ADVENTUROUS: We promote an adventurous spirit through challenging our students to boldly explore their personal passions and expand their global connections.
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