Last verified: October 2026
Do Pinellas Catholic schools take the Florida scholarship?
Yes. Every school in the Pinellas district file with a Catholic affiliation carries the state's FTC/FES-EO flag.
That gives a K-3 child $8,643 toward tuition in 2026-27, and a high school student $7,868.
Where does the rest come from?
From the school: income-based assistance, which the Diocese of St. Petersburg says is available through the local school, plus any parishioner or sibling pricing the school offers.
Each school runs its own process, so ask the business office for its aid timeline when you apply.
Which Catholic high schools are in Pinellas?
St. Petersburg Catholic High School and Clearwater Central Catholic High School, both grades 9-12 and both flagged for FTC/FES-EO.
At the 9-12 level the award is $7,868, so expect school aid to matter more than in the elementary years.
Parish elementary compared with Catholic high school in Pinellas
| Feature | Parish elementary (PK/K-8) | Catholic high school (9-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas award, 2026-27 | $8,643 (K-3) / $8,059 (4-8) | $7,868 |
| Pre-K | Common | No |
| Parish pricing | Often offered | Varies |