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Private schools in Odessa, FL

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

Schools near Odessa

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On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 45 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Odessa Christian School K-12 59 12.8 Christian (nondenominational) 1
Reconnections Education Center K-10 23 11.5 Nonsectarian 1
Christian Crossings Academy K-12 132 8.9 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Mother Teresa of Calcutta K-8 450 17.3 Roman Catholic 4
Generations Christian Academy PreK-6 94 9.4 Christian (nondenominational) 6
Kids Stuff Preschool Kindergarten & Childcare K-3 35 7 Nonsectarian 7
Countryside Montessori Academy PreK-K 10 5 Nonsectarian 7
Genesis Preparatory School PreK-12 176 11 Nonsectarian 7
Hebrew Academy of Tampa PreK-8 40 5.9 Jewish 7
Hillsdale Christian Academy PreK-8 130 15.5 Baptist 7
Northdale Christian Academy PreK-8 88 13.5 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 7
Land O' Lakes Christian School PreK-12 445 14.7 Baptist 7
Lutz Learning Center PreK-4 30 10 Nonsectarian 8
Ignite Academy K-6 104 10.1 Christian (nondenominational) 8
Academy at the Lakes PreK-12 470 7.5 Nonsectarian 8
Solid Rock Community School K-12 215 11.9 Seventh-Day Adventist 8
Millennium Academy K-12 100 7.6 Nonsectarian 8
First Christian Academy PreK-8 303 11.7 Christian (nondenominational) 8
Tampa Day School 3-8 150 7.9 Nonsectarian 9
Primrose School of Carrollwood PreK-K 7 7 Nonsectarian 9
Carrollwood Day School PreK-12 1,152 9.9 Nonsectarian 9
Hope Christian School K-12 54 7.2 Baptist 9
Lake Magdalene Christian School PreK-K 17 17 Methodist 9
Invictus Academy Tampa Bay 6-11 20 3.3 Nonsectarian 9
Early Steps Montessori Academy PreK-5 33 2.1 Nonsectarian 9
Elfers Christian School K-12 220 12.9 Baptist 9
Web of Wisdom K-12 153 8.1 Nonsectarian 9
Missionary Christian School PreK-12 144 10.3 Assembly of God 9
Corbett Preparatory School of Ids PreK-8 512 7.1 Other religious 10
Hillel Academy of Tampa PreK-8 149 4.2 Jewish 10
The Rainbow Tree Christian School K-8 86 11 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Tampa Bay Academy PreK-11 184 9.2 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Bishop Larkin Catholic School PreK-8 220 13.8 Roman Catholic 10
New Beginnings Baptist Academy K-12 22 4.4 Baptist 10
Dream Academy Schools K 220 44 Nonsectarian 10
Dream Academy Schools K-12 178 22.2 Nonsectarian 11
Faith Outreach Academy PreK-12 147 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Beacon Christian Academy PreK-5 30 7 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Land of Learning Academy PreK-K 20 10 Nonsectarian 11
Oldsmar Christian School PreK-12 164 10.9 Baptist 11
Cornerstone Foundation Academy K-7 18 3.6 Baptist 11
New Leaps Academy K-12 29 20.7 Nonsectarian 12
Prince Private Academy K-12 99 15.5 Nonsectarian 12
Fireflies Academy 4-10 6 6 Nonsectarian 12
Family of Christ Christian School K-8 212 14.7 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 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 Odessa?

We count 45 within 12 miles of downtown Odessa. Together they enrolled about 7,150 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Carrollwood Day School with 1,152 students.

Which Odessa 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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