We are a proud member of the Diocese of Orlando`s Catholic education system.
St. Paul enhances our students` spiritual formation because our Catholic faith is interwoven throughout our curriculum.
Every teacher has the added responsibility of modeling moral, Christian behavior, as well as providing students with the tools to handle adversity and peer conflict in a safe and loving environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,775
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 10, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. May 28, 2027
Campus Size
14 acres
Student Body
Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is a separate monthly cost for full day VPK students.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Vicky Cabriales
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- Welcome to St. Paul Catholic School!
- We are a proud member of the Diocese of Orlando`s Catholic education system. St. Paul enhances our students` spiritual formation because our Catholic faith is interwoven throughout our curriculum. Every teacher has the added responsibility of modeling moral, Christian behavior, as well as providing students with the tools to handle adversity and peer conflict in a safe and loving environment.
- We are fully accredited through the Florida Catholic Conference (FCC).
- St. Paul Catholic School, a Eucharistic Community, educates students spiritually, intellectually, physically, and morally to reach their full potential through Christ.
- We educate our students` hearts and minds, helping them grow in confidence and self-discipline.
- We are a school of academic excellence that works to provide each of our students with the 21st century skills they will need to be successful in life.
- We partner with our parents, the first teachers of our students, to nurture our students` God-given talents.
- Monica Matthews
- Principal
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul Catholic School cost?
St. Paul Catholic School's tuition is approximately $9,775 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Paul Catholic School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does St. Paul Catholic School offer?
St. Paul Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul Catholic School's ranking?
St. Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Paul Catholic School is First Academy-leesburg (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lake Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Montessori School ![Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.]( "Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.")
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1650 W Main St Ste 1 # 2-4
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
0.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Montessori School ![Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.]( "Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.")
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1650 W Main St Ste 1 # 2-4
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
0.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Freedom Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool
197 E Lavista st
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Academy-leesburg
(Baptist)
219 N 13th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-7762
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Montessori School ![Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.]( "Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.")
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1650 W Main St Ste 1 # 2-4
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 314-3760
0.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lake Montessori School ![Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.]( "Lake Montessori School Photo - Lake Montessori School in Leesburg, Florida offers VPK Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High School courses. Students can attend tuition-free via scholarship program.")
Montessori School
415 Lee St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5333
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Preparatory School, Inc.
Montessori School
1314 Sumter Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-0686
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
200 S Lone Oak Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 255-7255
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Freedom Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool
197 E Lavista st
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 307-2100
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
10516 Treadway School Rd, Leesburg, FL 34788
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 818-1761
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
8381.1 miles
Gr: PK-12
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
8381.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Sumter Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
8381.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Bushnell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
218 W Flannery Ave
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3501
8381.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
South Sumter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Main St
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3131
8381.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,077 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
School Reviews
5 5/6/2021
WE LOVE ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL !!!My son has been apart of St. Paul's since PK3 and now in 3rd grade. I cannot thank the teachers, principal, and staff enough the true care and love they all put into all their students. My son struggled a bit in the beginning of the year. The teacher and principal reached out to me to help him. Mrs. Ahearn (Principal) recommended tutoring and with everyones help he was able to bring couple C's and D's up to A' s and B's. He would have never had that kind of help anywhere else. We are proud to be a Panda Catherine
5 7/24/2015
This is a caring, enriching school centered on the welfare and high quality education and development of each student.
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