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Southside Christian Academy

3624 Queensboro Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711

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Tel: (727) 327-2691

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Southside Christian Academy in Saint Petersburg, FL serves 73 co–ed students from kindergarten through grade 5 in a city–based setting.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 6 total teachers supporting its regular elementary program.

Founded with a Christian orientation, Southside Christian Academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Florida private schools for diversity.

Tuition rates align regionally, within the context of Saint Petersburg's average elementary private school costs.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 73 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Southside Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

73 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 73 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Petersburg, FL is $13,516 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 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).