St. Patrick Interparish School

550 NE 16th Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1959
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
411 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubBand Club
Book ClubCrochet Club
Games and Glory ClubHome Economics Club
Newspaper ClubRosary Club
Service ClubSpeech and Debate Club
Stacking Cups ClubTruth Talks Girls Club
Yearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBand
ChoirHonors Band

School Notes

  • Christian Formation is an integral part of the formational curriculum at St. Patrick Interparish School.
  • It offers learning experiences that respond to the school's mission and philosophy of helping students "mature into creative Christ-centered people." It strives to promote an environment where the Gospel message is proclaimed and lived; where an atmosphere of love, prayer, justice and peace is fostered; and where a spirit of generous service to the community is encouraged.
  • This is accomplished in several ways including faculty development and support, supervision of the Religion curriculum, school liturgies, the Christian Service Program, and parent/student support.
  • School Motto: Religion, Respect, and Responsibility
  • School Mascot: Panther
  • St. Patrick School is ranked among the top 10% in the Nation based on standardized test scores.
  • St. Patrick School provides a full time teaching assistant in all grades Pk-4th.
  • St. Patrick School provides an excellent faith based education in a safe learning envirnoment.
  • Competitive Athletics grades 5th-8th.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does St. Patrick Interparish School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Patrick Interparish School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. Patrick Interparish School offer?
St. Patrick Interparish School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Patrick Interparish School's ranking?
St. Patrick Interparish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Interparish School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Interparish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Gainesville, FL is $11,957 for elementary schools and $11,430 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Gainesville, FL is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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