Grades K-9 20 students 5 students per teacher Baptist
Private schools in New Smyrna Beach, FL
15 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near New Smyrna Beach
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades PreK-8 233 students 13.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades K-8 39 students 6.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-10 60 students 8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-3 6 students 0.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Discovery Academy
4 mi Grades K-8 180 students 20 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades 1-11 23 students 5.8 students per teacher Baptist
Grades 2-11 8 students 2.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-8 84 students 8.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Tlc Kids Care
7 mi Grades PreK-Transitional K 27 students 1.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood
Grades K-12 38 students 9.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
The Chase Academy, Inc.
10 mi Grades K-12 66 students 6.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades K-12 265 students 16.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
On Track School
11 mi Grades K-12 478 students 16.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Warner Christian Academy
11 mi Grades PreK-12 317 students 9.8 students per teacher Church of God
On the state’s official list Other private schools
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 New Smyrna Beach) 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 New Smyrna Beach?
We count 15 within 12 miles of downtown New Smyrna Beach. Together they enrolled about 1,844 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is On Track School with 478 students.
Which New Smyrna Beach 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.