St. Lawrence School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the 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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Lawrence School
Kind	23
1	20
2	21
3	22
4	19
5	26
6	19
7	17
8	19

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Year Founded

1957

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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.

Student Body

Total Students

186 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Miami, FL is $18,664 for elementary schools and $19,783 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).