Mission Statement St Patrick Catholic School is a Christ-centered environment, which promotes academic excellence, spiritual and social development, through effective instruction and a celebration of our faith.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,750
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1945
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
In-parish/feeder parish rate
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Kathy Trowbridge
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Advanced Band, Band, Beginner's Band, Bell Choir, Chorus, Cooking club, Drama, Flag Football Club, Intermediate Band, Lego Club, Liturgical Music, Nature Club, Sewing Club, Sign Language Club, St. Patrick Super Singers Choral/Dance group
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Patrick Catholic School cost?
St. Patrick Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,750 for private students.
What sports does St. Patrick Catholic School offer?
St. Patrick Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Patrick Catholic School's ranking?
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/2/2015
We love this school - it has been great for our boys! Academically, the school is fantastic. What really sets St Patrick's apart is its culture. The teachers and parents care, the student body is diverse and the children are building character, not just knowledge. If you want to get your children a great start in life, this is your school.
5 8/1/2015
Our son can be shy in unfamiliar situations. Since he has begun attending St Patrick he has truly blossomed. The buddy system is a wonderful tool the school uses to match the youngest and oldest students together for weekly mass and other special events throughout the school year. Teachers make themselves available to students and parents before and after school and the principal knows each of the parents by name. St Patrick has small class sizes and is a very close knit school. The academic and religious experience was just what we were looking for.
5 6/22/2015
We love this school - it has been great for our boys! Academically, the school is top notch (students from St Pat's consistently score in the top of their class at Clearwater Catholic High School and on standardized test scores). The Principal, one of the best and most experienced in Pinellas County, has implemented outstanding Spanish, athletic, and music programs.But what really sets St Patrick's apart is its culture.The teachers and parents care, the student body is diverse and the children are building character, not just knowledge. Character is what it is really all about. If you want to get your children a great start in life, this is your school.
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