St. Lawrence Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Lawrence Catholic School is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered environment in which quality education enables students to give witness to the message of Christ and the teachings of the Church.
As members of a Catholic community, the faculty, parents, and students are unified in creating an atmosphere of honesty, love, and respect.
In this setting, students learn to contribute positively to the world around them.
Students learn to serve God and others as well as work for peace and justice.
We strive to recognize the uniqueness of every student in order to challenge them to develop their special talents and gifts and thus reach academic excellence and become lifelong learners.
At St. Lawrence School, your child will get an education for both mind and soul.
On the one hand, our school does what schools should do: educate.
On the other hand, our school does something else: builds character.
Catholic schools' emphasis on faith, discipline and values benefit children of all backgrounds.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 509 students
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Lawrence Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Lawrence Catholic School
Pre-K	27
Kind	47
1	50
2	42
3	51
4	52
5	65
6	60
7	59
8	56

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Year Founded

1961

School Calendar

School Motto

Faith. Family. Excellence. A Christ-centered environment to foster life-long learning.

Student Body

Total Students

509 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

25 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

St. Lawrence Catholic School is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered environment in which quality education enables students to give witness to the message of Christ and the teachings of the Church. As members of a Catholic community, the faculty, parents, and students are unified in creating an atmosphere of honesty, love, and respect. In this setting, students learn to contribute positively to the world around them. Students learn to serve God and others as well as work for peace and justice. We strive to recognize the uniqueness of every student in order to challenge them to develop their special talents and gifts and thus reach academic excellence and become lifelong learners. At St. Lawrence School, your child will get an education for both mind and soul. On the one hand, our school does what schools should do: educate. On the other hand, our school does something else: builds character. Catholic schools' emphasis on faith, discipline and values benefit children of all backgrounds.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Lawrence Catholic School's ranking?

St. Lawrence Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Lawrence Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Lawrence Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Lawrence Catholic School located?

St. Lawrence Catholic School is located in the Northwest Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 2 other private schools located in Northwest Tampa.

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