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Private schools in Tallahassee, FL

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

Schools near Tallahassee

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

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 25 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Christ Classical Academy PreK-9 226 11.7 Christian (nondenominational) <1
Faith Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 17 8.5 Presbyterian 1
Betton Hills Preparatory School PreK-2 31 10.7 Nonsectarian 1
Impact Academcy K-12 49 12.2 Nonsectarian 1
North Florida Christian School PreK-12 562 13.1 Baptist 1
Trinity Catholic School PreK-8 426 11.7 Roman Catholic 2
Rose Academy Llc 1-12 45 5 Nonsectarian 2
Tree of Life Tallahassee K-12 47 9.6 Jewish 2
Unity Child Care Development Llc PreK-5 41 3.7 Nonsectarian 2
Brownsville Preparatory Institute PreK-2 40 12.9 Nonsectarian 2
Holy Comforter Episcopal School PreK-8 464 9.9 Episcopal 2
Kingdom Life Preparatory Academy PreK-12 334 7.7 Other religious 2
Bethel Christian Academy PreK-6 19 4.3 Baptist 2
Capital Preparatory K-12 109 11.6 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Tallahassee Adventist Christian Academy PreK-8 34 11.3 Seventh-Day Adventist 3
Maclay School PreK-12 1,031 8.7 Nonsectarian 4
Majestic Eagles K-6 24 8 Nonsectarian 4
Alpha School, Inc Dba Cornerstone Learning Communi PreK-8 154 5.6 Nonsectarian 4
The Magnolia School K-8 64 5.4 Nonsectarian 5
Community Christian School PreK-12 371 10.2 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Grassroots Free School Ungraded 34 9.7 Nonsectarian 6
St. John Paul II Catholic High School 9-12 192 11 Roman Catholic 7
Lighthouse Christian Academy 7-12 11 5.5 Baptist 7
Anchor Academy K-8 43 14.3 Nonsectarian 7
Acts Academy 3-12 13 8.1 Pentecostal 7

What Florida pays, and what that leaves you

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.

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 Tallahassee) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near Tallahassee?

We count 25 within 12 miles of downtown Tallahassee. Together they enrolled about 4,381 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Maclay School with 1,031 students.

Which Tallahassee 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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