Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Tampa Bay International School
About the School
- Tampa Bay International School in Saint Petersburg, FL, serves 26 students in grades kindergarten through 6 in a city–based, coeducational setting with a Jewish orientation.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 6 teachers, allowing for small class sizes.
- Approximately 38% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- The school offers elementary education with a special program emphasis within a small city community environment.
- Tampa Bay International School is one of several private elementary options in the Saint Petersburg area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tampa Bay International School?
The application deadline for Tampa Bay International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tampa Bay International School is Clearwater Central Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Pauls School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 52
Episcopal
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3270 East Bay Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-1283
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Assembly of God
1430 Belleair Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 28
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
6515 Live Well Lane
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(727) 888-0711
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 52
Episcopal
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1644 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Assembly of God
1430 Belleair Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 52
Episcopal
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3270 East Bay Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-1283
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1644 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anona Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12301 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-4730
8307.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10535 137th St
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
Largo, FL 33774
(727) 588-6801
8307.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Seminole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
8307.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-4520
8307.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Bauder Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12755 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7829
8308 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
School Reviews
5 11/7/2025
I am deeply grateful for Tampa Bay International School and the devoted educators who make it so special. Since joining TBIS, my son is thriving academically, emotionally, and socially. He's working well beyond his grade level in several subjects, his confidence has soared, and he comes home excited to share about his day. The teachers are incredibly caring, and the community is small, inclusive, and uplifting. What is happening at this school is truly extraordinary. I cannot recommend TBIS highly enough.
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