The Department of Children and Families Child Care Services has presented Most Holy Name of Jesus Early Childhood Center with The Gold Seal Quality of Care Certificate.
We pride ourselves in our Qualified, dedicated, and caring teachers and staff who exemplify the finest in Catholic education and who believe they are partners in education with parents.
Low teacher-student ration in which each student in our diverse and talented student body is encouraged to develop to his or her fullest potential.
Our Mission is to provide the finest in Catholic formation and education for our children, nurturing their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development in order to prepare them for the whole of life.
Our Beliefs We believe every child is unique and a special gift from God We believe children learn best through play.
Learning must be fun. We encourage each child to observe, explore, manipulate, and create by utilizing a learning center approach to teaching.
We believe that we are partners with parents as they strive to provide the best learning experience for their child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Department of Children and Families Child Care Services has presented Most Holy Name of Jesus Early Childhood Center with The Gold Seal Quality of Care Certificate. We pride ourselves in our Qualified, dedicated, and caring teachers and staff who exemplify the finest in Catholic education and who believe they are partners in education with parents. Low teacher-student ration in which each student in our diverse and talented student body is encouraged to develop to his or her fullest potential. Our Mission is to provide the finest in Catholic formation and education for our children, nurturing their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development in order to prepare them for the whole of life. Our Beliefs We believe every child is unique and a special gift from God We believe children learn best through play. Learning must be fun. We encourage each child to observe, explore, manipulate, and create by utilizing a learning center approach to teaching. We believe that we are partners with parents as they strive to provide the best learning experience for their child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Most Holy Name Of Jesus Cathol?
The application deadline for Most Holy Name Of Jesus Cathol is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Most Holy Name Of Jesus Cathol is St. Petersburg Catholic High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Savior Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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Gulfcoast Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 33 students 0.4 miles 6001 7th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-2141
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-2141
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K-8
33
Grades: NS-8 | 267 students 0.8 miles 5843 4th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 344-1026
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 344-1026
0.8
NS-8
267
Argonauta Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
Grades: K-6 | 27 students 1 miles 6646 1st Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-8783
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 347-8783
1
K-6
27
Creative Play Children's Learning Center
Alternative School
Grades: PK-1 | 33 students 1.2 miles 2624 54th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 201-4537
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 201-4537
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PK-1
33
Pasadena Community Church School
(Methodist)
Grades: PK-4 | 222 students 1.3 miles 112 70th St South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-3167
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 345-3167
1.3
PK-4
222
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