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Private schools in Tampa, FL

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

Schools near Tampa

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

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 84 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Tampa Bay Christian Academy PreK-12 318 13.8 Christian (nondenominational) <1
Digital Academy Inc. 1-12 10 10 Nonsectarian <1
Tampa Catholic High School 9-12 752 15 Roman Catholic 1
Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay PreK-4 55 6.1 Nonsectarian 1
St. Lawrence Catholic School PreK-8 480 13.5 Roman Catholic 2
Jesuit High School 9-12 867 12.4 Roman Catholic 2
Cornerstone Foundation Academy K-7 18 3.6 Baptist 2
Future Leaders Preparatory School K-7 55 18.3 Nonsectarian 3
Bible Truth Ministries Academy PreK-12 72 12 Christian (nondenominational) 3
Villa Madonna School PreK-8 324 14.9 Roman Catholic 3
The Way Christian Academy K-12 62 10.5 Baptist 3
Linabean Academy Inc. 1-12 10 10 Nonsectarian 3
Mount Calvary Junior Academy K-8 64 12.8 Seventh-Day Adventist 3
Icon Preparatory School K-10 413 16.5 Nonsectarian 3
Academy Prep Center of Tampa 5-8 123 10.2 Nonsectarian 3
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa PreK-8 269 18.7 Roman Catholic 3
St. Peter Claver Catholic School PreK-8 84 7.6 Roman Catholic 4
Prince Private Academy K-12 99 15.5 Nonsectarian 4
Corbett Preparatory School of Ids PreK-8 512 7.1 Other religious 4
Tampa Preparatory School 6-12 712 10.3 Methodist 4
Friendship Christian Academy K-12 114 9.8 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Scholars Christian Academy PreK-10 42 8.6 Pentecostal 4
King's Kid Christian Academy K 5 5.6 Nonsectarian 4
Lake Magdalene Christian School PreK-K 17 17 Methodist 4
Hillel Academy of Tampa PreK-8 149 4.2 Jewish 4
Letta K Lewis Preparatory 11 1 1 Nonsectarian 4
The Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park PreK-6 83 8.5 Nonsectarian 4
St. Johns Episcopal Parish Day School PreK-8 531 11.7 Episcopal 4
Apollo Academy K-4 21 8.1 Nonsectarian 5
Montessori Academy of South Tampa PreK-K 6 2 Nonsectarian 5
Paideia Classical Christian School (Dba) K-12 113 7.8 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Montessori Beach Park School PreK-8 45 6.6 Nonsectarian 5
Beach Park School PreK-8 55 14.1 Nonsectarian 5
Missionary Christian School PreK-12 144 10.3 Assembly of God 5
Early Steps Montessori Academy PreK-5 33 2.1 Nonsectarian 5
Tampa Bay Academy PreK-11 184 9.2 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School 9-12 215 11.1 Roman Catholic 5
Christ the King Catholic School PreK-8 484 15.6 Roman Catholic 5
Corpus Christi Catholic School K-8 214 12 Roman Catholic 5
West Gate Christian School PreK-12 246 10.6 Baptist 6
Montessori Preparatory School K-5 164 16.4 Nonsectarian 6
Berkeley Preparatory School PreK-12 1,369 10.6 Episcopal 6
Tampa Pinnacle Academy Llc K-8 55 4.8 Nonsectarian 6
Primrose School of Carrollwood PreK-K 7 7 Nonsectarian 6
Huntington Learning Center & Schoo South Tampa 4-10 10 3.3 Nonsectarian 6
Carrollwood Day School PreK-12 1,152 9.9 Nonsectarian 6
Tampa Day School 3-8 150 7.9 Nonsectarian 6
Eastside Preparatory Academy PreK-10 45 6.6 Christian (nondenominational) 6
St. Marys Episcopal Day School PreK-8 409 9.4 Episcopal 6
Universal Academy of Florida PreK-12 770 13.4 Islamic 6
Hope Christian School K-12 54 7.2 Baptist 6
Community Montessori School Webb PreK-K 11 2.2 Nonsectarian 6
Florida College Academy K-12 440 14.9 Church of Christ 6
Windsor Learning Academy K-12 77 8.6 Nonsectarian 6
American Youth Academy PreK-12 1,008 12.9 Islamic 6
Community Montessori School Civic 1-9 80 10.5 Nonsectarian 6
Academy of the Holy Names PreK-12 951 11.6 Roman Catholic 6
Northdale Christian Academy PreK-8 88 13.5 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 7
Hebrew Academy of Tampa PreK-8 40 5.9 Jewish 7
Faith Outreach Academy PreK-12 147 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Land of Learning Academy PreK-K 20 10 Nonsectarian 7
Holy Trinity Lutheran School PreK-6 117 16.5 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 7
Bayshore Christian School PreK-12 352 12.7 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Hillsdale Christian Academy PreK-8 130 15.5 Baptist 7
Camp K PreK-5 52 8.3 Nonsectarian 7
Tampa Torah Academy PreK-7 31 5.2 Jewish 8
The Goddard School for Early Childhood Devt PreK-K 10 3.8 Nonsectarian 8
Family of Christ Christian School K-8 212 14.7 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 8
Ivy Global School K-12 909 41.1 Nonsectarian 8
Bayaan Academy PreK-12 198 6.9 Islamic 9
New Life Tabernacle Academy Inc K-12 120 10 Pentecostal 9
Southside Baptist Academy K-12 37 9.2 Baptist 9
Mother Teresa of Calcutta K-8 450 17.3 Roman Catholic 9
Lutz Learning Center PreK-4 30 10 Nonsectarian 9
Hillsborough Baptist School PreK-12 232 13.7 Baptist 10
Progress Village Christian Academy K-8 93 15.5 Baptist 10
Seffner Christian Academy PreK-12 721 12.5 Baptist 10
Brandon Academy PreK-12 263 12 Nonsectarian 11
Oldsmar Christian School PreK-12 164 10.9 Baptist 11
Legacy Christian Academy 1-12 39 5.7 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Baycrest Academy for Creative Learning K-8 20 3.3 Nonsectarian 12
Impact Academy School PreK-8 64 8 Nonsectarian 12
Freedom Academy K-12 92 8.4 Christian (nondenominational) 12
Kids Stuff Preschool Kindergarten & Childcare K-3 35 7 Nonsectarian 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 Tampa?

We count 84 within 12 miles of downtown Tampa. Together they enrolled about 19,419 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Berkeley Preparatory School with 1,369 students.

Which Tampa 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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