Private school listing
By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times
published September 15, 2002
The schools in this list serve children from preschool to 12th grade. Schools south of Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County are listed first, followed by schools primarlily north of Ulmerton. The telephone area code is 727 unless noted.
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SOUTH COUNTY
Academy Prep Center for Education
2301 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 322-0800
The school provided no information.
Admiral Farragut Academy
501 Park St. N, St. Petersburg, 384-5500
Web site: www.farragut.org
CONTACT PERSON: David Graham
GRADES SERVED: Age 4-Grade 12
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 420
CLASS SIZE: 15-20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$150
YEARLY TUITION: $6,100-$9,100
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Naval Junior ROTC
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Southeast Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council
Bay Pines Lutheran School
7589 113th Lane N, Seminole, 397-3204
CONTACT PERSON: Mark Boehme
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 70
CLASS SIZE: 15-25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lutheran
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $2,250
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Bible-based
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Blessed Sacrament School
11501 66th Ave. N, Seminole, 391-4060
Web site: www.bsschool.org
CONTACT PERSON: Pam Tanguay
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 252
CLASS SIZE: 28-30
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$285-$400
YEARLY TUITION: $3,740 in parish; $5,500 out of parish
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Christian principles
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
Brighton Preparatory School
4355 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 327-1454
Web site: www.brightonprep.com
CONTACT PERSON: Faith Smith
GRADES SERVED: 1-8
HOURS: 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 30
CLASS SIZE: 10-plus
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Nondenominational
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $5,300
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Structured accountability
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Independent Private Schools Association
Camelot Academy
6751 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 536-9911
CONTACT PERSON: Laura Heatwole
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-5
HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 100
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$35
YEARLY TUITION: $4,095-$4,732
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive reinforcement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Pinellas County License Board
Canterbury School of Florida
Lower Division
1200 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg, 823-5515
Web site: www.canterbury-fl.org
CONTACT PERSON: Jan Herzik
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-5
HOURS: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 415 (prekindergarten-12)
CLASS SIZE: 18
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Episcopal
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Sept. 30/$75
YEARLY TUITION: $7,200-$8,850
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No information was provided.
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Personal responsibility
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council
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Upper Division
901 58th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 525-1419
Web site: www.canterbury-fl.org
CONTACT PERSON: Russ Ball
GRADES SERVED: 6-12
HOURS: 7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 415 (prekindergarten-12)
CLASS SIZE: 14
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Episcopal
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$75
YEARLY TUITION: $7,200-$8,850
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No information was provided.
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Personal responsibility
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools
Center Academy
6710 86th Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 541-5716
Web site: www.centeracademy.com
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Robert E. Detweiler
GRADES SERVED: 4-12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 86
CLASS SIZE: 10-12
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $11,405
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Individualized; appropriate to child and circumstances
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance
Christian Education Center
7200 U.S. 19 N (ParkSide Mall), Pinellas Park (521-9788)
CONTACT PERSON: Wanda Belew
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20
CLASS SIZE: 10
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $2,250
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Time out, counseling with parent and student
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Central Christian School
4824 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 321-3700
Web site: www.ccc-ccs.org
CONTACT PERSON: Ed Rogers
GRADES SERVED: Age 1-Grade 8
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 410
CLASS SIZE: 10-25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$75-$140
YEARLY TUITION: $2,975-$3,550
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Assertive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International, Pinellas County License Board
Community Christian School
13650 Walsingham Road, Largo, 517-8282
CONTACT PERSON: Dick Baker
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade 12
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 250
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $1,900-$4,900
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Information not provided
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, American Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Country Day Montessori
11499 Vonn Road, Largo (596-1902)
CONTACT PERSON: Gerri Hammock
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 135
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50 (grades 1-8)
YEARLY TUITION: $2,475 to $6,975
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, affiliation with American Montessori Society
Creative Learning Center
4970 82nd Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 544-8416
CONTACT PERSON: Dianne Doyle
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-2
HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 240
CLASS SIZE: 20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $4,830
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Time out, redirection
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Association Group
Elim Junior Academy
821 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 823-1619
CONTACT PERSON: Elisa Young
GRADES SERVED: Preschool-10
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 50
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Seventh-day Adventists
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Sept. 15/$120
YEARLY TUITION: $3,500
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Based on individual cases, due process procedures
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Council of Private Schools Accreditation, Accreditation Association of Seventh-Day Adventist Schools
Fireside Christian Academy
6280 150th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 539-1881
CONTACT PERSON: Pat Lind
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten (age 5)-12
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 50
CLASS SIZE: 2-3
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Baptist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $500
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Does not apply, children are home-schooled
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Association
First Baptist Christian School
5495 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, 541-2785
Web site: www.fbcpp.org
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Jerry Forrester
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 275
CLASS SIZE: 16-25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Ministry of First Baptist Church of Pinellas Park
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$175
YEARLY TUITION: $3,400-$3,600
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Demerit system
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Accrediting Association for Christian Schools
Five Oaks Christian Academy
7685 66th St. N, Pinellas Park, 546-2807
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Kent Austin
GRADES SERVED: 1-12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 30
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $3,750
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Behavioral contract, merits and demerits
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Accelerated Christian Education (quality status)
Grace Christian School
6300 62nd Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 546-2789
CONTACT PERSON: Dan Siegrist
GRADES SERVED: 1-12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 60
CLASS SIZE: All students in the school are in class together, working at individual pace
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Grace Brethren
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $2,200
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Detention
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Association of Christian Schools and Colleges
Grace Lutheran School
4301 16th St. N, St. Petersburg, 527-6213
Web site: www.grace-lutheran.com
CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer Kard
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade 8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 435
CLASS SIZE: 15-23
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lutheran
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$150
YEARLY TUITION: $3,257-$4,565
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive gospel-oriented
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Gulf Coast Christian School
6355 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 345-3448
Web site: www.gccskids.org
CONTACT PERSON: Sandy Adkins
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 210
CLASS SIZE: 12-16
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Church of Christ
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: June 1/$150
YEARLY TUITION: $3,400-$4,100
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Redirection, self-discipline with parental involvement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Christian School Association
Gulfcoast Seventh-Day Adventist School
6001 Seventh Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 345-2141
CONTACT PERSON: Angela Peoples
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 32
CLASS SIZE: 11
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Seventh-Day Adventist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$190
YEARLY TUITION: $1,990-$2,850
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Individualized
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools, Southern Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists
Holy Family Catholic Church
250 78th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 526-8194
Web site: www.holyfamily-school.com
CONTACT PERSON: Sister Florence Ann Marino
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 245
CLASS SIZE: 15-30
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$125
YEARLY TUITION: $1,410-$3,150
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Students are taught standards of self-discipline, responsibility and accountability; positive actions are rewarded
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
Indian Rocks Christian School
Web site: www.ircs.org
CONTACT PERSON: Nancy Prather
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 12
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 971
CLASS SIZE: 22
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Southern Baptist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: June/$150
YEARLY TUITION: $2,160-$5,370
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Proactive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Keswick Christian School
10101 54th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 393-9100
Web site: www.keswickchristian.org
CONTACT PERSON: Nancy Watkins
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-12
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 625
CLASS SIZE: 20-24
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Protestant evangelical
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $4,498-$5,402
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive training, right direction and consistency, parent-teacher involvement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Liberty Christian School
9401 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg, 576-1317
The school provided no information.
Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School
4545 Chancellor St. NE, St. Petersburg, 522-8331
Web site: www.lccdayschool.com
CONTACT PERSON: Holly Carlson
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 6
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 370
CLASS SIZE: 16 for elementary; 23 for middle school
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lutheran
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$85-$150
YEARLY TUITION: $1,350-$5,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Clear expectations for behavior and responsibilities
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
Morning Star Catholic School
4661 80th Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 544-6036
Web site: www.morningstarschool.org
CONTACT PERSON: Mary Lou Giacobbe
GRADES SERVED: 1-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 55
CLASS SIZE: 11
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $5,500-$6,200
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive reinforcement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Most Holy Name Catholic School
5825 17th Ave. S, Gulfport, 347-1774
Web site: www.mostholyname.org
CONTACT PERSON: Cindy Crisp
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 8
HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 140
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100-$300
YEARLY TUITION: $4,200-$6,500; parish discount available
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Assertive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
Northside Christian School
7777 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 541-7593
Web site: www.nck12.com
CONTACT PERSON: Randilyn Farrell
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 12
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 860
CLASS SIZE: 18-25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Ministry of Northside Baptist Church
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$75
YEARLY TUITION: $3,300-$6,377
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Standard discipline policies using biblical principles
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Christian Schools International
Our Savior Lutheran School
5843 Fourth Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 344-1026
Web site: www.osls.net
CONTACT PERSON: Jesse Crosmer
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade 8
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 200
CLASS SIZE: 15-20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lutheran
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $3,800-$4,950
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Assertive and cooperative discipline
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Lutheran School Accreditation
Pasadena Community Church School
112 70th St. S, St. Petersburg, 345-3167
CONTACT PERSON: Diane Knoke
GRADES SERVED: Preschool-Grade 5
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 168
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Methodist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $3,820
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Clearly communicated expectations for conduct, responsibility and accountability as outlined in parent handbook
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Pinellas County Jewish Day School
1775 South Highland Ave., Clearwater, 588-0100
Web site: www.pcjds.org
CONTACT PERSON: Pauline Rohrmann
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 167
CLASS SIZE: 13-21
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Jewish
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $6,800-$8,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools
Pinellas Park Christian School
4981 78th Ave. N, Pinellas Park, 546-9075
The school provided no information.
Sacred Heart School
7951 46th Way N, Pinellas Park, 544-1106
CONTACT PERSON: Penelope N. Howell
GRADES SERVED: Age 4-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 191
CLASS SIZE: 21-plus
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Sept. 10/$175
YEARLY TUITION: $4,935; parish discount available
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Assertive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
St. John's Catholic School
500 84th Ave., St. Pete Beach, 360-1113
CONTACT PERSON: Sister Joan Brennan
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 250
CLASS SIZE: 25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $3,019-$3,452
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Cooperative discipline
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
St. Jude Cathedral School
600 58th St. N, St. Petersburg, 347-8622
CONTACT PERSON: Larry F. Lopez
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 545
CLASS SIZE: 30
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$250
YEARLY TUITION: $2,400-$3,300
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Assertive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
St. Paul Catholic School
1900 12th St. N, St. Petersburg, 823-6144
Web site: www.stpaulcatholicschool. homestead.com/stpaul.html
CONTACT PERSON: Elizabeth Fulham
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 330
CLASS SIZE: 30-35
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$65
YEARLY TUITION: $2,805
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive reinforcement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
St. Petersburg Catholic High
6333 Ninth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 344-4065
Web site: www.spchs.org
CONTACT PERSON: Rev. Louis J. Molinelli, SDB
GRADES SERVED: 9-12
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 665
CLASS SIZE: 26
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: March 31/$250
YEARLY TUITION: $5,800; nonparish $8,100
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Preventive System of St. John Bosco
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
St. Petersburg Christian
201 62nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 522-6658
Web site: www.stpetechristian.org
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Ruth Ann Palmer
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 516
CLASS SIZE: 14
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: A ministry of Suncoast Cathedral, Assembly of God
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$125
YEARLY TUITION: $3,995-$4,695
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive expectations and consistent rule enforcement; Lee Carter's Assertive Discipline is used.
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Private School Accreditation, Association of Christian Teachers and Schools, Florida League of Christian Schools
St. Raphael School
1376 Snell Isle Blvd. NE, St. Petersburg, 821-9663
web site: www.st-raphaels.com
CONTACT PERSON: Caryl Nolan
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 7:55 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 260
CLASS SIZE: 30
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$150
YEARLY TUITION: $3,310
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Traditional
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
Shorecrest Preparatory School
5101 First St. NE, St. Petersburg, 522-2111
Web site: www.shorecrest.org
CONTACT PERSON: Mary H. Booker
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-12
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 930
CLASS SIZE: 18
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$75
YEARLY TUITION: $7,400-$11,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Clear expectations of conduct and responsibility; students are held to high expectations of character, honor and accountability; parent-student handbook; honor code
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Southside Christian School
3624 Queensboro Ave. S, 327-2691
The school provided no information.
Sunflower Private School
5313 27th Ave. S, Gulfport, 321-7657
CONTACT PERSON: Nancy Dowling
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-5
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 50
CLASS SIZE: 12-13
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $5,665
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Information not provided
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Transfiguration School
4000 43rd St. N, St. Petersburg, 527-2880
Web site: www.transfigurationparish.org
CONTACT PERSON: Sister Bridget Gedji
GRADES SERVED: Early childhood through Grade 8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 230
CLASS SIZE: 20-25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100-$200
YEARLY TUITION: $2,728
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Schoolwide code of conduct and discipline requiring students to assume responsibility for their actions
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference; licensed early childhood for 2- to 5-year-olds
Walden School
2728 53rd St. S, Gulfport, 323-9598
CONTACT PERSON: Judi Jemison
GRADES SERVED: 6-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 20
CLASS SIZE: 20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: April 1/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $4,380
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Cooperative effort involving students, teachers and parents
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Information not provided
Wellington School
Lower school: 8000 Starkey Road, Seminole, 397-4565
Upper school: 5175 45th Ave. N, 528-8717
www.wellingtonschool.com
CONTACT PERSON: Karen Deakley
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 450
CLASS SIZE: 15-17
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $5,995
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Problem-solving, conflict resolution
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council
Yvonne C. Reed Christian School
2401 Fifth Street S, St. Petersburg, 502-9538
CONTACT PERSON: Yvonne C. Clayton
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-5
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 105
CLASS SIZE: 18
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $2,400
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Detention, teacher-parent conference, suspension
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International
NORTH COUNTY
Most of the schools listed below are north of Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County. The telephone area code is 727 unless noted.
Academic Learning Center
617-A Cleveland St., Suite 10, Clearwater, 442-9202
CONTACT PERSON: Ken Sponagle
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-12
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: Variable
CLASS SIZE: One-on-one and small group instruction
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
TUITION: $35 to $40/hour (tutoring); $695/month (English as a Second Language program)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Anchor Academy
2636 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, 734-4448
Web site: www.anchoracademy.org/
The school provided no information.
Annsworth Montessori
5990 142nd Ave. N, Clearwater, 539-7926
CONTACT PERSON: Linda Johnson
GRADES SERVED: Toddlers-Grade 8
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (academic)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 199
CLASS SIZE: less than 20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $5,000; material fee -- $50 (preschool);$150 (elementary, middle)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Redirection
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Belleair Montessori
905 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Belleair, 584-2867
CONTACT PERSON: Director Cathie Bishop
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-6
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 120
CLASS SIZE: 10-15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Aug. 1/$170
YEARLY TUITION: $4,800 to $5,500 ($100 materials fee)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Redirection
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools and Florida Kindergarten Council
Bay Pines Lutheran School
7589 113th Lane N, Seminole, 397-3204
CONTACT PERSON: Mark Boehme
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 70
CLASS SIZE: 15-25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lutheran
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $2,250
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Bible-based
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Blessed Sacrament School
11501 66th Ave. N, Seminole, 391-4060
Web site: www.bsschool.org
CONTACT PERSON: Pamela Tanguay
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 252
CLASS SIZE: 28-30
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/kindergarten, $400; grades 1 through 8, $285
YEARLY TUITION: $3,740 (in parish); $5,500 (out of parish)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Christian principles
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
Calvary Christian High
301 Pierce St., Clearwater, 449-2247
Web site: calvarychristianhigh.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Thomas J. Cathey
GRADES SERVED: 9-12
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 120
CLASS SIZE: 18
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Southern Baptist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$375
YEARLY TUITION: $5,750
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Center Academy
2104 Palm Harbor Blvd., Palm Harbor, 781-2986
CONTACT PERSON: Beth Conte
GRADES SERVED: 4-12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 50
CLASS SIZE: 15 to 1 student-teacher ratio
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Open/none
YEARLY TUITION: $8,200
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Goal oriented
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance
Camelot Academy
6751 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 536-9911
CONTACT PERSON: Laura Heatwole
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-5
HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 100
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$35
YEARLY TUITION: $4,095-$4,732
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive reinforcement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Christ the Lord Lutheran
2045 Hercules Ave. N, Clearwater, 441-8239; 461-9620
CONTACT PERSON: Daniel Brands
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 37
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $2,750
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Bible-based
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Clearwater Academy International
801 Drew Street, Clearwater, 446-1722
Web site: www.clearwateracademy.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Francoise Hooks
GRADES SERVED: Preschool-12
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 185
CLASS SIZE: 20 to 2 student-teacher ratio
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Applied Scholastics Study Technology, developed by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $7,920 (includes summer program)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Education of students in ethics and morals
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance
Clearwater Central Catholic High
2750 Haines Bayshore Rd., Clearwater, 531-1449
Web site: www.ccchs.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Helen Lambert
GRADES SERVED: 9-12
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 610
CLASS SIZE: 25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $5,860
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Clearwater Junior Academy
1435 Lakeview Road, Clearwater, 442-7080
CONTACT PERSON: Beverly Zirakian
GRADES SERVED: 1-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Monday through Thursday); 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Friday)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 27
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Seventh-Day Adventist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Ongoing/$275
YEARLY TUITION: $1,940 to 2,480
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Preventive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists and Southern Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists
Community Christian School
13650 Walsingham Road, Largo, 517-8282
CONTACT PERSON: Dick Baker
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade12
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 250
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $1,900-$4,900
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: N/A
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, American Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Country Day Montessori
11499 Vonn Road, Largo (596-1902)
CONTACT PERSON: Gerri Hammock
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 135
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50 (grades 1-8)
YEARLY TUITION: $2,475 to $6,975
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, affiliation with American Montessori Society
Delphi Academy of Florida
1831 Drew St., Clearwater, 447-6385
Web site: www.delphifl.org/
The school provided no information
The dePaul School for Dyslexia
701 Orange Ave., Clearwater, 443-2711
Web site: www.webcoast.com/depaul/
CONTACT PERSON: Mary Hercher
GRADES SERVED: ages 6-15 (nongraded school)
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 41
CLASS SIZE: 7 to 1 student-teacher ratio
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$200 (screening fee)
YEARLY TUITION: $7,072 (plus $250 materials fee)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Structured
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance
Dunedin Academy
1408 County Road 1, Dunedin, 733-9148
CONTACT PERSON: Kathleen Porter
GRADES SERVED: Preschool-12
HOURS: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 260
CLASS SIZE: 13 to 1 student-teacher ratio
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Nondenominational
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Ongoing/$75
YEARLY TUITION: $4,480 (elementary, middle); $4,730 (high)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Teaching proper behavior
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance
Fireside Christian Academy
6280 150th Ave. N, 539-1881
CONTACT PERSON: Pat Lind
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten (age 5)-12
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 50
CLASS SIZE: 2-3
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Baptist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $500
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Association
First Christian Academy
2795 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs, 943-7411
Web site: www.fccts.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Ramita Buckley
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-5
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 131
CLASS SIZE: 18-20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Nondenominational
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $2,850
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
First Lutheran
1644 Nursery Road, Clearwater, 461-3444
Web site: www.firstlutheran.ij.net
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Eggert
GRADES SERVED: Age 3-Grade 8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 250
CLASS SIZE: 25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: End of February/$180
YEARLY TUITION: $2,500-$3,500
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Basic education
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Commission
Guardian Angels Catholic
2270 Evans Road, Clearwater, 799-6724
Web site: www.gacsfl.com/
CONTACT PERSON: Robert Yarnell
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 444
CLASS SIZE: 26
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Roman Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $3,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: School-developed code
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
Highland Christian Academy
1301 N Highland Ave., Clearwater, 449-1517
CONTACT PERSON: Lori Mendelsohn
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 50
CLASS SIZE: 10
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $3,500
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive reinforcement
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance
Indian Rocks Christian School
12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 596-4321 or 596-7192
Web site: www.ircs.org
CONTACT PERSON: Nancy Prather
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-12
HOURS: 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (elementary); 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (middle and high)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 974
CLASS SIZE: 25
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Baptist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Open
YEARLY TUITION: $4,120 (elementary); 4,350 (middle); $4,500-$4,800 (high)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Referral/Detention
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Lakeside Christian
1897 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, 461-3311
CONTACT PERSON: Steve Weer
GRADES SERVED: Age 4-Grade 12
HOURS: 8:20 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 230
CLASS SIZE: 17 to 1 student-teacher ratio
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian, nondenominational
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$40
YEARLY TUITION: $3,640 (elementary); $3,860 (middle); $4,180 (high)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Demerit, detention system
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International
New Horizons Country Day School
2060 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, 785-8591
Web site: www.newhorizonsprivateschool. com/
CONTACT PERSON: Kim Trocin
GRADES SERVED: Preschool-5
HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 200
CLASS SIZE: 16
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $5,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Oldsmar Christian
650 Burbank Road, Oldsmar, (813) 855-5746
CONTACT PERSON: LouAnn Lipka
GRADES SERVED: Age 4- Grade 12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 295
CLASS SIZE: 20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Baptist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: July 1/($25 late fee for registering after date)
YEARLY TUITION: $2,600, Kindergarten age 4; $2,250 (Kindergarten age 5-fifth grade); $2,500 (sixth-12th grades)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Time outs, demerits
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Our Lady of Lourdes
730 San Salvador Drive, Dunedin, 733-3776
Web site: www.ourladydunedin.org/index.htm
CONTACT PERSON: Janice Metz
GRADES SERVED: Age 4-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:50 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 325
CLASS SIZE: 30
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Sept. 16 (early childhood and kindergarten); March (other grades)
YEARLY TUITION: $2,950 (in parish) $3,850 (out of parish); $40 (processing fee)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Affirmative discipline
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference.
Palm Harbor Montessori Academy
2313 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, 786-1854
CONTACT PERSON: Principal Maureen Saunders
GRADES SERVED: Age 1-Grade 8
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 250
CLASS SIZE: 20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $3,475 (toddlers); $7,450 (prekindergarten); $8,075 (elementary, middle)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools; Florida Kindergarten Council
Palm Harbor Preparatory
787-7737
CONTACT PERSON: Kelly Bowles
GRADES SERVED: 9-12
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 16
CLASS SIZE: 1 to 1 student-teacher ratio
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
TUITION: $500 per month
SIBLING DISCOUNT? None
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Pinellas County Jewish Day School
1775 South Highland Ave., Clearwater, 588-0100
Web site: www.pcjds.org
CONTACT PERSON: Pauline Rohrmann
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
CLASS SIZE: 13-2
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Jewish
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $6,800-$8,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy
2669 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, 724-1767
Web site: www.safetyharbormontessori. com/
CONTACT PERSON: Carol Wooldridge
GRADES SERVED: Age 2-Grade 8
HOURS: 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. (early childhood); 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (elementary); 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (middle); extended hours also
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 210
CLASS SIZE: 24 (two teachers)
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Ongoing/$150
YEARLY TUITION: $6,770 (early childhood); $7,600 (grades 1 to 6); $7,920 (grades 7 and 8)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Redirection; development of self; responsibility
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools and Florida Kindergarten Council
St. Cecelia's Interparochial Catholic School
400 S. Hillcrest Ave., Clearwater, 461-1200
Web site: www.st-cecelia.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Peggy Copa, Mary Beth Scanlon
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 655
CLASS SIZE: 22
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $4,104 (in-parish); $8,046 (non-Catholic)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Positive reinforcement, parent communication
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
St. Patrick's Catholic School
1501 Trotter Road SW, Largo, 581-4865
CONTACT PERSON: Edward Andrade
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 261
CLASS SIZE: 35
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Catholic
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Ongoing/$75
YEARLY TUITION: $2,900 (in parish); $4,435 (non-Catholic); ($175 material fee)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Catholic Conference
St. Paul's
1600 S. St. Paul's Drive, Clearwater, 536-2756
Web site: www.st.pauls.edu/
CONTACT PERSON: Judy E. Evans
GRADES SERVED: Preschool-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 500
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Affiliated with Episcopal Diocese; school itself is nondenominational
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Feb. 1/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $4,888 to $10,348
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council, National Association of Independent Schools
Schiller Academy
453 Edgewater Dr., Dunedin, 736-5082, ext. 230
Web site: www.schilleracademy. freeservers.com/
CONTACT PERSON: Sarah Erb
GRADES SERVED: 9-12
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 30
CLASS SIZE: 5 to 10
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Ongoing/$35
YEARLY TUITION: $9,665; $16,565 (including room and board)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: General rules of courtesy and proper conduct
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: National Independent Private Schools Association
School of the Suncoast
2476 Nursery Road, Clearwater, 532-0696
Web site: www.suncoastwaldorf.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Cynthia Verzi
GRADES SERVED: Toddlers-Grade 4
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 75
CLASS SIZE: 16
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$125
YEARLY TUITION: $565 to $6,000
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Nonpunitive, age-appropriate
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: American Waldorf Schools of North America, National Council for Private School Accreditation, U.S.A.
Skycrest Christian School
129 Belcher Road N, Clearwater, 797-1186
Web site: www.skycrest.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Richard Quarterson
GRADES SERVED: Age 4-Grade 8
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 452
CLASS SIZE: 24
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Skycrest Baptist Church
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Open/$15
YEARLY TUITION: $3,720
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Assertive
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Christian Schools International
Spring Valley
2109 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, 781-1234
CONTACT PERSON: Anna Sweetnam
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-12
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 21
CLASS SIZE: 5 to 1 student-teacher ratio
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: Ongoing/none
YEARLY TUITION: $3,900
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Democratic judicial system, mediation
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Association of Sudbury Schools International
Suncoast Christian
2177 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater, 442-9431
Web site: www.suncoastchristian.org/
CONTACT PERSON: Paul McMaster
GRADES SERVED: Age 4-Grade 5
HOURS: 8:20 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 105
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: $60
YEARLY TUITION: $3,200
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Time out; communication with parents
Sunset Point Christian
1390 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, 443-0247
CONTACT PERSON: Vergil Morgan
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-6
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m (elementary)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 79
CLASS SIZE: 15
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Sunset Point Baptist Church
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $3,333 ($100 registration fee)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: None
Trinity Christian
1597 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, 733-4665
Web site: www.trinity-christian.com
CONTACT PERSON: Kelli Gordon
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 180
CLASS SIZE: 23
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Christian, nondenominational
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None
YEARLY TUITION: $3,450 (preschool, elementary); $3,500 (middle); ($275 registration fee)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? No
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Three-step policy, referral system
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida League of Christian Schools
Wellington School
Lower school: 8000 Starkey Road, Seminole, 397-4565
Upper school: 5175 45th Ave. N, 528-8717
Web site: www.wellingtonschool.com
CONTACT PERSON: Karen Deakley
GRADES SERVED: Prekindergarten-8
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 450
CLASS SIZE: 15+
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: None
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: None/$50
YEARLY TUITION: $5,995
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF DISCIPLINE: Problem-solving/conflict resolution
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council
Westlake Christian
1551 21st St., Palm Harbor, 781-3808
Web site: phumc.net/education/wc1.htm
CONTACT PERSON: John McLay
GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten-7 (will add eighth grade in 2003)
HOURS: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 260
CLASS SIZE: 18-20
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: United Methodist
APPLICATION DEADLINE/FEE: registration begins in January on space available basis/$100
YEARLY TUITION: $3,500 (Kindergarten-5); $3,700 (grades 6 and 7)
SIBLING DISCOUNT? Yes
TYPE OF ACCREDITATION: Florida Kindergarten Council
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