St. Lawrence School

St. Lawrence School in Miami, FL, serves 186 co–ed udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1957, this Catholic elementary and middle school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with an average class size of 14 students.
The udent body is predominantly diverse, with 95.81% students of color.
Lawrence School offers a Catholic education program within the larger Miami suburban area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Lawrence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: The mission of St. Lawrence Catholic School is to provide and nurture a well-rounded Catholic education to students in a Christ-centered environment where faith and learning flourish together under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Source: Verified school update

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What is St. Lawrence School's ranking?
St. Lawrence School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Lawrence School?
The application deadline for St. Lawrence School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Miami, FL is $18,608 for elementary schools and $19,824 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Miami, FL is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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