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The Paideia School of Tampa Bay

7834 North 56 Street, Tampa, FL 33617Open, per Google (checked Oct 6, 2026)

K-12 grades

The Paideia School of Tampa Bay is a private school in Tampa, FL teaching grades K-12. It is on Florida’s official FES / FTC list.

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✓ On the official Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) list

The state’s own list (read October 6, 2026) includes this school. See the official source. Lists change, so confirm with the school before you enroll.

School facts

Grades
K-12

We list this school from the state’s official program list. It was not in the 2023-24 federal survey, so we have no enrollment or staffing figures for it yet. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

The Paideia School of Tampa Bay tuition, and what FES / FTC pays

We have not verified a tuition figure for The Paideia School of Tampa Bay yet. Every private school sets its own price and most share it on request: ask for the full-year tuition for your child’s grade plus required fees, or look for a tuition page on the school’s website. Then put the figure in the calculator below to see what FES / FTC leaves you to pay.

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

What would you pay at The Paideia School of Tampa Bay?

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.

Questions to ask The Paideia School of Tampa Bay

  1. What is the full-year tuition for my child’s grade, and which fees are required on top of it?
  2. Do you still take Step Up scholarships (FES and FTC) for 2026-27, and for which grades?
  3. Can the FES / FTC account pay you directly, and when do you need the first payment?
  4. Is there a waitlist or an application deadline for my child’s grade?
  5. Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?

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Tuition at nearby private schools

SchoolPublished tuitionYearMiles
Universal Academy of Florida$13,057 to $14,9262026-271.6
Florida College Academy$9,525 to $10,725not stated1.6

Each figure was read on that school's own website and is linked on its page. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band.

Other private schools nearby

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacherAffiliationMiles
Paideia Classical Christian SchoolK-121137.8Christian (nondenominational)<1
Harmon Prep School ✓PreK-10105not reportedNonsectarian1
Friendship Christian Academy ✓K-121149.8Christian (nondenominational)1
Corpus Christi Catholic School ✓K-821412Roman Catholic1
Kidz Cove II ✓PreK-1257not reportedNonsectarian1
Hifz Academy ✓K-12501not reportedIslamic1
Universal Academy of Florida ✓PreK-1277013.4Islamic2
Florida College Academy ✓K-1244014.9Church of Christ2

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