Saint Pauls School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 448 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Saint Pauls School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Saint Pauls School
Nursery	53
Pre-K	63
Kind	36
1	36
2	34
3	34
4	41
5	41
6	39
7	36
8	35

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Pre-K has the most students with 63, more than any other grade at Saint Pauls School.

Year Founded

1968

Campus Size

12 acres

Student Body

Total Students

448 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

56%

Average Class Size

12 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Uniforms Required

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please call the Admissions Office for tuition information.

% on Financial Aid

26%

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Katie O'Brien

Admissions Associate

Kendra Polachy

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Flag FootballGolf

GymnasticsKayaking

LacrossePaddle Tennis

SailingSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Knights

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

52 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

3D Printing and ModelingArchery

CheerleadingChess Club

Choir ClubCoding and Mobile App Development

Community ServiceCompetitive Robotics

CookingCreative Writing Club

Fantasy Football ClubKayaking

Lego Robotics ClubMoney Management

PhotographyPrintmaking

Prototyping and Design ThinkingPublic Speaking

Robotics and ElectronicsSailing Club

Soccer ShotsStudent Council

TennisWater and Laser Cutting

Web and Graphic DesignYearbook

Yoga

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Arts and Music Programs:

CeramicsDrawing

Film and LiteratureGuitar

HandbellsMosaics

Movie ProductionMusic Production

Musical TheaterPainting

Private Music LessonsSculpture

Technical Theater

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BaseballBasketball

Flag FootballGolf

Intramural SportsKickball

LacrossePickleball

SoccerTrack and Field

Tumbles GymnasticsVolleyball

School Notes

Saint Paul's - Clearwater's Independent School is an independent day school offering a comprehensive educational program to students from Eight Weeks 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.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Saint Pauls School?

The acceptance rate of Saint Pauls School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Saint Pauls School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Saint Pauls School offer?

Saint Pauls School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Saint Pauls School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.

What is Saint Pauls School's ranking?

Saint Pauls School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Pauls School?

The application deadline for Saint Pauls 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 Clearwater, FL is $12,217 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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