Plant City Christian Academy
under 1 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 252 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Private schools in Plant City, FL
3 schools in Plant City itself and 38 more within 12 miles. 38 of them are on the state’s FES / FTC list. Florida’s FES and FTC scholarships average about $8,000, set by county and grade.
Plant City private schools at a glance
Plant City has 3 private schools of its own, and 38 more are within 12 miles. They are Plant City Christian Academy, Faith Christian Academy of Plant City and The Cygnet School. In Plant City itself: 1 other Christian, 1 nonsectarian and 1 not reported in the federal survey; 3 teach elementary grades and 3 teach high school. Of the 38 nearby: 3 Catholic, 17 other Christian, 9 nonsectarian, 1 of other faiths and 8 not reported in the federal survey. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 174 students and 12.1 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). 38 are on the official FES / FTC list, 3 of them in Plant City. We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: prices run from $9,095 to $14,950 a year, and the middle price is $10,422, using each school’s lowest published rate.
3 Catholic
12.1 students per teacher, typical
7 in a school association
50% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Plant City (3)
Schools that give Plant City as their address come first, then the 38 more within 12 miles. In each group, schools on the official FES / FTC list are first, then it goes by distance. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Plant City matches all of those.
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 176 students 11.4 students per teacher Pentecostal Co-ed 45% to 4-year college
The Cygnet School
10 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 108 students 11 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Nearby, within 12 miles (38)
Schools in other towns within 12 miles of downtown Plant City.
No nearby school matches all of those.
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 636 students 12.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 80% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 92 students 13.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Alternative Co-ed 33% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 1,093 students 13.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-7 85 students 12.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 396 students 13.7 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-6 Under 10 K-12 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-6 97 students 12.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 172 students Co-ed
Greater St. Paul Academy
10 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-9 54 students 9.6 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 698 students 14.9 students per teacher Assembly of God Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 443 students 17 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Legacy Christian Academy
10 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades 1-12 39 students 5.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 245 students 16.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 13% to 4-year college
Impact Academy School
10 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 64 students 8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 29 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 374 students 17 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 20% to 4-year college
Global Virtual Academy
11 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades 6-12 11 students Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades 1-5 21 students 5.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Nativity Catholic School
11 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 516 students 14.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Freedom Academy
11 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 92 students 8.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO) Grades 5-8 131 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
All 38 nearby schools
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Private school tuition near Plant City
We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: prices run from $9,095 to $14,950 a year, and the middle price is $10,422, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School | $9,095 to $9,445 | 2026-27 |
| Nativity Catholic School | $9,966 | 2026-27 |
| Victory Christian Academy | $10,100 | not stated |
| Resurrection Catholic School | $10,422 | 2026-27 |
| St. Paul Lutheran School | $11,700 to $12,500 | not stated |
| Geneva Classical Academy | $11,750 to $13,750 | 2026-27 |
| Seffner Christian Academy | $13,150 to $14,950 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across Florida: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
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, October 2, 2026. Sources and how to apply
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FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on where you live and other factors. 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 in Plant City?
3 private schools give Plant City as their address: Plant City Christian Academy, Faith Christian Academy of Plant City and The Cygnet School. Counting nearby towns, we list 41: 3 in Plant City and 38 within 12 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 9,875 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Plant City is Plant City Christian Academy with 252 students. The largest within 12 miles is Lakeland Christian School with 1,093 students.
How much does private school cost near Plant City?
We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: prices run from $9,095 to $14,950 a year, and the middle price is $10,422, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which Plant City private schools take FES / FTC?
38 of the 41 schools on this page are on the state’s official FES / FTC list, 3 of them in Plant City itself. They are marked with a green check and listed first in each group. Schools marked here are listed as taking the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) or the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) in the Florida Department of Education’s private school directory. We loaded the directory’s download on October 6, 2026: 2,588 of its 3,607 private schools take one or both. The mark also names FES-UA when the school takes the Unique Abilities scholarship. We match by school name and city, or by phone or street where the names differ. A school without the mark may have joined since, so check the state directory too.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. Florida’s FES and FTC scholarships average about $8,000, 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.