St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 186 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside
Pre-K	30
Kind	18
1	17
2	14
3	23
4	8
5	19
6	10
7	24
8	23

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Year Founded

1923

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Student Body

Total Students

186 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Mini VinnyNational Junior Honor Society

Spanish ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubMusic Club

School Notes

St. Paul's Catholic School accepts students of all faiths! We also accept several state scholarships, allowing your child to attend our school for only $300! Call 904-387-2841 and schedule your tour today.
Space available in grades PreK3 through 8.

PreK-3 through 8th Grade
No FCAT
Free VPK
Convenient location to I-95 and I-10
Step Up For Students and McKay Scholarships accepted
Extra Curricular Activities
Hot Lunch Program
Sports
After School Care
All Religious Afficliations Welcome

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside cost?

St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.

What sports does St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside offer?

St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside's ranking?

St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside?

The application deadline for St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside located?

St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other private schools located in Riverside.

School Reviews

5 1/21/2020

All five of my children attended this school from pre-k through 8th grade. This school prepared my children well for Bishop Kenny. They all graduated from Bishop Kenny, graduated from college and graduated from graduate school, medical school and law school. There is a reason they call this school the best kept secret in Riverside.

- Posted by Parent - Susan Strom

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