Academy of Montessori International
under 1 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-6 55 students Co-ed
Private schools in Thonotosassa, FL
3 schools in Thonotosassa itself and 52 more within 12 miles. 43 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.
Thonotosassa private schools at a glance
Thonotosassa has 3 private schools of its own, and 52 more are within 12 miles. They are Academy of Montessori International, Life International Academy and Bayaan Academy. In Thonotosassa itself: 1 of other faiths and 2 not reported in the federal survey; 3 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school. Of the 52 nearby: 1 Catholic, 19 other Christian, 14 nonsectarian, 3 of other faiths and 15 not reported in the federal survey. The typical school has about 84 students and 10.5 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). 43 are on the official FES / FTC list, 3 of them in Thonotosassa. We verified published tuition at 6 of these schools: prices run from $5,000 to $32,650 a year, and the middle price is $11,291, using each school’s lowest published rate.
1 Catholic
10.5 students per teacher, typical
7 in a school association
67% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Thonotosassa (3)
Schools that give Thonotosassa as their address come first, then the 52 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 Thonotosassa matches all of those.
Life International Academy
under 1 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-8 20 students Co-ed
Bayaan Academy
7 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 198 students 6.9 students per teacher Islamic Special program emphasis Co-ed 77% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 12 miles (52)
Schools in other towns within 12 miles of downtown Thonotosassa.
No nearby school matches all of those.
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 22 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Goddard School
6 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-5 Under 10 K-12 students Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 579 students 16 students per teacher Seventh-Day Adventist Co-ed 85% to 4-year college
New Leaps Academy
7 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 29 students 20.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-8 212 students 14.7 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
Heritage Academy
7 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 153 students 13.9 students per teacher Church of God Co-ed
Tampa Torah Academy
7 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-7 31 students 5.2 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-1 Under 10 K-12 students Co-ed
Liberty Academy
8 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-10 45 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 1,008 students 12.9 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 367 students 13.1 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 61% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 84 students 10.5 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
NLT Academy
9 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-8
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 58 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 440 students 14.9 students per teacher Church of Christ Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-5 164 students 16.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades Transitional 1st-11 14 students 4.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-8 214 students 12 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 232 students 13.7 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 721 students 12.5 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 69% to 4-year college
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
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Private school tuition near Thonotosassa
We verified published tuition at 6 of these schools: prices run from $5,000 to $32,650 a year, and the middle price is $11,291, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Global School | $5,000 | not stated |
| Zephyrhills Christian Academy | $7,250 | 2026-27 |
| Florida College Academy | $9,525 to $10,725 | not stated |
| Universal Academy of Florida | $13,057 to $14,926 | 2026-27 |
| Seffner Christian Academy | $13,150 to $14,950 | 2026-27 |
| Academy at the Lakes | $20,950 to $32,650 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
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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 Thonotosassa?
3 private schools give Thonotosassa as their address: Academy of Montessori International, Life International Academy and Bayaan Academy. Counting nearby towns, we list 55: 3 in Thonotosassa and 52 within 12 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 9,515 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Thonotosassa is Bayaan Academy with 198 students. The largest within 12 miles is American Youth Academy with 1,008 students.
How much does private school cost near Thonotosassa?
We verified published tuition at 6 of these schools: prices run from $5,000 to $32,650 a year, and the middle price is $11,291, 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 Thonotosassa private schools take FES / FTC?
43 of the 55 schools on this page are on the state’s official FES / FTC list, 3 of them in Thonotosassa 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.