First Discoveries Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-2 16 students 16 students per teacher Other religious
Private schools in Valrico, FL
40 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Valrico
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades 6-12 26 students 5.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades K-8 97 students 3.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Bell Shoals Academy
1 mi Grades PreK-8 428 students 12.6 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-12 436 students 13.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-12 92 students 13.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Alternative
Grades K-12 737 students 12 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-8 516 students 14.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-8 174 students 10.2 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-12 636 students 12.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-8 20 students 3.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Freedom Academy
4 mi Grades K-12 92 students 8.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-12 374 students 17 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-12 201 students 14.9 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-12 245 students 16.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-8 263 students 17.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Brandon Academy
4 mi Grades PreK-12 263 students 12 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-5 57 students 11.4 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 5-12 102 students 13.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-8 64 students 8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades 1-12 39 students 5.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-5 56 students 3.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Grades K-8 93 students 15.5 students per teacher Baptist
Grades PreK-12 721 students 12.5 students per teacher Baptist
On the state’s official list Other private schools
All 40 schools within 12 miles
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, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
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.
Keep looking
- Christian schools in Valrico (20)
- Catholic schools in Valrico (4)
- Montessori schools in Valrico (3)
- Special education schools in Valrico (8)
- All schools in Hillsborough County
- Private schools in Brandon (3 mi)
- Private schools in Riverview (5 mi)
- Private schools in Seffner (7 mi)
- Private schools in Apollo Beach (12 mi)
- Private schools in Temple Terrace (12 mi)
- Private schools in Tampa (15 mi)
- Private schools in Lakeland (19 mi)
- Private schools in Land O'Lakes (21 mi)
- Private schools in Wesley Chapel (22 mi)
- Private schools in Lutz (22 mi)
- How FES / FTC works
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 Valrico) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Valrico?
We count 40 within 12 miles of downtown Valrico. Together they enrolled about 8,408 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Universal Academy of Florida with 770 students.
Which Valrico 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.