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Private schools in Clearwater, FL

67 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.

Schools near Clearwater

Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 67 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Delphi Academy of Florida PreK-12 239 10.9 Nonsectarian <1
Skycrest Christian School PreK-8 553 15.8 Baptist <1
Every Kids A Genius 2-11 13 6.5 Nonsectarian <1
Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc K-12 170 10.1 Nonsectarian 1
St. Cecelia Interparochial School PreK-8 398 15.3 Roman Catholic 2
First Lutheran School PreK-8 57 7.6 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 2
Washburn Academy PreK-12 140 7.8 Nonsectarian 2
Tampa Bay International School K-6 33 5.2 Jewish 2
St. Pauls School PreK-8 299 10.1 Episcopal 2
Next Level Nation Academy K-9 16 5.3 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Iva Christian School K-12 108 8.3 Assembly of God 2
Genesis Christian Academy K-12 24 4.8 Pentecostal 2
Clearwater Academy International PreK-12 284 9.4 Nonsectarian 3
The Depaul School for Dyslexia 1-8 86 7.3 Nonsectarian 3
Community Learning Center Academy K-8 89 10.3 Nonsectarian 3
Service Learning School Inc. K-12 34 34 Nonsectarian 3
Clearwater Central Catholic High School 9-12 553 15.1 Roman Catholic 3
American Collegiate Academy K-12 144 11.4 Nonsectarian 3
Countryside Christian Academy K-8 245 9.4 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Cornerstone Christian School PreK-8 51 10.2 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Guardian Angels Catholic School K-8 191 14.8 Roman Catholic 4
Northbay Christian Academy PreK-8 123 8.9 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy PreK-8 116 7.7 Nonsectarian 5
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School PreK-8 206 14.9 Roman Catholic 5
Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf Transitional 1st-1 4 0.9 Nonsectarian 5
Espiritu Santo Catholic School PreK-8 387 14.9 Roman Catholic 5
St. Patrick Catholic School PreK-8 216 16.1 Roman Catholic 5
Waldorf School of Tampa Bay PreK-8 76 7 Nonsectarian 6
Indian Rocks Christian School PreK-12 1,055 15 Baptist 7
Woodlawn Community Academy K-12 132 13.5 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Fireflies Academy 4-10 6 6 Nonsectarian 7
The Movement School 4-11 11 5.5 Nonsectarian 7
Huntington Learning Center 2-11 15 2.6 Nonsectarian 8
Christ the King Christian School PreK-1 33 16.5 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 8
Oldsmar Christian School PreK-12 164 10.9 Baptist 8
Center Academy 5-12 82 16.4 Nonsectarian 8
Spring Valley School Ungraded 43 11.9 Nonsectarian 8
Westlake Christian School K-8 535 11.1 Methodist 8
Acton Academy Palm Harbor PreK-9 59 13.7 Nonsectarian 8
Community Christian Academy K-12 117 6.3 Baptist 8
Creative Learning Center PreK-5 36 18 Nonsectarian 9
De la Fontaine Trilingual Montessori School PreK-K 4 4 Nonsectarian 9
Bay Pines Lutheran School PreK-8 123 24.6 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 9
Morning Star School 1-12 88 7.2 Roman Catholic 9
Sacred Heart Catholic School K-8 213 13.9 Roman Catholic 9
Covenant Academy K-10 142 8.9 Christian (nondenominational) 9
King & Queen Christian School for All Students K-12 59 20.3 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Northside Christian School PreK-12 836 12.9 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School PreK-8 244 15.2 Roman Catholic 9
Esthers School Inc Pinellas 1-12 39 39 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Acres of Fun Child Care Center Inc. PreK-4 22 7.3 Nonsectarian 10
Excellerated Teaching Academy 1-12 20 5 Nonsectarian 10
Invictus Academy Tampa Bay 6-11 20 3.3 Nonsectarian 10
Destiny Achievement Centers K-12 43 10.8 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Liberty Christian School PreK-5 66 11 Baptist 10
Oxford Academy of the East 9-12 60 8 Nonsectarian 11
St. Petersburg Christian School K-8 356 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 11
The French American School of Tampa Bay PreK-6 46 8.2 Nonsectarian 11
Community Montessori School Civic 1-9 80 10.5 Nonsectarian 11
Windsor Learning Academy K-12 77 8.6 Nonsectarian 11
Land of Learning Academy PreK-K 20 10 Nonsectarian 11
Community Montessori School Webb PreK-K 11 2.2 Nonsectarian 11
Faith Outreach Academy PreK-12 147 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Holy Family Catholic School K-8 207 13.5 Roman Catholic 11
Berkeley Preparatory School PreK-12 1,369 10.6 Episcopal 12
West Gate Christian School PreK-12 246 10.6 Baptist 12
Community Christian School of Five Oak PreK-12 30 10 Christian (nondenominational) 12

What Florida pays, and what that leaves you

FL
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

What would you pay?

FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near Clearwater?

We count 67 within 12 miles of downtown Clearwater. Together they enrolled about 11,711 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Berkeley Preparatory School with 1,369 students.

Which Clearwater private schools take FES / FTC?

Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.

Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.

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