Founded more than a half-century ago, Holy Family Catholic School provides a faith-centered education to families in north St. Petersburg. The school is located on the church campus, and teaches children from preschool through eighth grade. Holy Family believes that a child's education is achieved by a partnership with families, the church, school and community. The school strives to prepare students to become "global citizens." Children are taught to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. The school uses several different teaching methods to match the varying learning styles of children.
The Argonauta Christian School offers classes from pre-kindergarten to third grade. Teachers emphasize small classroom size, one-on-one attention and Christian values. The school offers 2-, 3- and 5-day curriculum for pre-kindergarten students. The school also has several mission projects for students throughout the year.
Kidz World is a pre-school and child care center offering services to children between the ages of 1-year-old to pre-kindergarten. Kidz World was founded in 1998. For more information about curriculum and class schedules contact Kidz World.
Lutheran Church of the Cross is both a church and day school located in the Shore Acres neighborhood. Members meet Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings for a blend of contemporary and traditional services. The church has a variety of programs and activities throughout the week, from study groups and classes to preschool, elementary and middle school at the church's day school.
St. Raphael's Catholic School adjoins St. Raphael's Catholic Church, a gold-domed, Spanish-style waterfront building and campus on Snell Isle. Largely serving families from Snell Isle and Shore Acres, the school runs from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Raphael is fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference. The school underscores Catholic values in a child's education.
The day school serves children ages 2 through pre-kindergarten, and is located on the church campus. Children receive an early-childhood education plus chapel, Spanish, music and art. Healthy snacks are provided daily. There is a fenced-in playground for children to have outdoor activities.
The First Presbyterian Day School is located downtown, near the city's waterfront. It serves children from age 2-pre-kindergarten. The school building is part of the First Presbyterian Church complex, tucked behind the church building. The popular day school largely serves worshippers and families who live in the Old Northeast. The mission is to meet the emotional, educational and spiritual needs of the young children. Class size is small with a teacher and assistant in each room. There also is a parent advisory council that stays active in the day school and its activities. The school has been in operation for over 40 years.
Located off First Avenue in the Old Northeast, St. Pete Prep is not a preparatory school but a pre-school that prepares youngsters for their grade-school education. "We learn something new each day," is the motto at the learning center, which has a shaded playground. The school has specific programs, based on age groups and development levels. It is licensed as a pre-school as well as a before and after-care center. It also runs a summer camp.
