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Private schools in Winter Haven, FL

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

Schools near Winter Haven

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

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 32 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Beymer United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 10 6.2 Methodist <1
Gcte Center Inc 6-12 29 29 Nonsectarian 1
Treasures of Life Academy K-10 16 5.3 Christian (nondenominational) 1
Immanuel Lutheran K-8 19 9.5 Lutheran 1
St. Joseph Catholic School PreK-8 450 15.5 Roman Catholic 1
Oasis Christian Academy PreK-12 291 11.5 Christian (nondenominational) 1
Winter Haven Montessori PreK-4 60 10.7 Nonsectarian 2
Grace Lutheran School PreK-8 347 15.8 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 2
Ovells Christian Academy K-3 7 7 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Winter Haven Adventist Academy K-11 60 15.4 Seventh-Day Adventist 2
Jordan Christian Preparatory K-12 144 13.1 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Valor Christian Leadership Academy K-12 57 14.2 Christian (nondenominational) 3
All Saints Academy PreK-12 639 11.1 Episcopal 3
Bethel Christian Academy PreK-10 35 7 Baptist 3
Winter Haven Christian School PreK-12 440 7.8 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Our Career Centered Academy Inc. PreK-12 99 9.9 Nonsectarian 4
Family Life Homeschool K-12 18 9 Baptist 8
Millennium Christian Academy K-7 109 13.6 Assembly of God 9
Santa Fe Catholic High School 9-12 401 16.7 Roman Catholic 9
Esthers School Inc - Haines City K-12 122 17.4 Christian (nondenominational) 9
New Direction Academy K-12 143 23.8 Nonsectarian 9
Kids Academy Lighthouse 2-11 11 3.8 Nonsectarian 9
Landmark Christian School PreK-12 255 14.3 Baptist 10
ABA Haines City Inc K-12 208 13.3 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Lakeland Institute for Learning, Org., Corp 3-12 82 6.8 Nonsectarian 10
Pathways School of Excellence 6-12 54 10.8 Assembly of God 10
Parkway Christian Academy PreK-12 383 10.8 Baptist 11
The Vanguard School 6-12 105 5.1 Nonsectarian 11
Geneva Classical Academy PreK-12 233 8.3 Christian (nondenominational) 11
First Methodist School Inc. PreK-8 86 8 Methodist 11
Word of Life Christian School K-12 105 8.1 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College 2-8 183 10.8 Nonsectarian 12

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.

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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Winter Haven) 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 Winter Haven?

We count 32 within 12 miles of downtown Winter Haven. Together they enrolled about 5,201 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is All Saints Academy with 639 students.

Which Winter Haven 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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