New Direction Academy
under 1 mi Grades K-12 143 students 23.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Private schools in Haines City, FL
30 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Haines City
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Kids Academy Lighthouse
under 1 mi Grades 2-11 11 students 3.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Esthers School Inc - Haines City
under 1 mi Grades K-12 122 students 17.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Montessori
Landmark Christian School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 255 students 14.3 students per teacher Baptist
ABA Haines City Inc
under 1 mi Grades K-12 208 students 13.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-7 109 students 13.6 students per teacher Assembly of God
Grades K-9 199 students 16.6 students per teacher Assembly of God
Grades PreK-12 99 students 9.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades K-12 194 students 11.8 students per teacher Assembly of God
Grades PreK-12 440 students 7.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 450 students 15.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-10 16 students 5.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special education
Grades PreK-8 347 students 15.8 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Grades PreK-K 10 students 6.2 students per teacher Methodist Early childhood
Grades K-12 57 students 14.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-3 7 students 7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-11 60 students 15.4 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades PreK-4 60 students 10.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Pha Preparatory School
10 mi Grades K-12 216 students 13.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Pleasant Hill Academy
10 mi Grades K-12 207 students 13.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 144 students 13.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 2,570 students 9.8 students per teacher Other religious
Immanuel Lutheran
10 mi Grades K-8 19 students 9.5 students per teacher Lutheran
Gcte Center Inc
10 mi Grades 6-12 29 students 29 students per teacher Nonsectarian
On the state’s official list Other private schools
All 30 schools within 12 miles
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
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?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
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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- How FES / FTC works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Haines City) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Haines City?
We count 30 within 12 miles of downtown Haines City. Together they enrolled about 6,946 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Individual Education Plan Academy, Inc with 2,570 students.
Which Haines City 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.