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)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Pauls School ![Saint Pauls School Photo]( "Saint Pauls School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherd's Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Clearwater Central Catholic High School ![Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo]( "Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3270 East Bay Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-1283
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-1283
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clearwater Central Catholic High School ![Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo]( "Clearwater Central Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 531-1449
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Iva Christian School
(Assembly of God)
1430 Belleair Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students
1831 Drew St
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 447-6385
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1740 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 888-0711
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Pauls School ![Saint Pauls School Photo]( "Saint Pauls School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
1644 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Iva Christian School
(Assembly of God)
1430 Belleair Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 442-2424
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Pauls School ![Saint Pauls School Photo]( "Saint Pauls School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1600 St. Paul's Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 536-2756
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherd's Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1875 Nursery Road
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 530-4052
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
3270 East Bay Dr.
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-1283
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 536-1283
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1644 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 462-8000
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
129 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 797-1186
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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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