TAMPA BAY METRO’S 2024 PRIVATE SCHOOL LIST
The #1 family guide for discovering and comparing private schools in the Tampa Bay area.
Academy at the Lakes
Address: 2220 & 2331 Collier Parkway Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Phone: 813-948-7600
Fax: 813-949-0563
Website: www.academyatthelakes.org
Contact/Title: Sue Gunther – Admissions Liaison
Year Founded: 1992
Grade Levels: PK3-12
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, SACS
Tuition Cost: $15,000 – $27,600
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 510
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 64
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes, PK3 – 8th only
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Academy of the Holy Names
Address: 3319 Bayshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 813-839-5371
Fax: 813-839-1486
Website: www.holynamestpa.org
Contact/Title: Pam Larkins-Doherty, Director of Admission
Year: Founded 1881
Grade Levels: PK-8 Coed, 9-12 all girls
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, SACS, Cognia, FCC
Tuition Cost: $15,000 – $22,900
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 990
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 94
Average Class Size: Varies by division
Student/Teacher Ratio: NR
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes, 23 %, receive $1.8 million
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes, elementary division, all girls high school
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes, 12 high school sports and 9 middle school sports (baseball, basketball, crew, cross country, golf, Jaguarettes dance, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball)
Foreign Language: Yes, Spanish, Latin, French
Music: Yes, Vocal and instramental
Art: Yes, Offered PK-12, includes photography, 2D, 3D, dramatic arts, and technical theatre
Computers: Yes, Every student in grades 5-12 has a personal Apple device. Classroom iPads for pre-K through 4th grade. 3D printers and 3D scanners.
Admiral Farragut Academy
Address: 501 Park St. N. St. Pete 33710
Phone: 727-384-5500
Fax: 727-347-5160
Website: www.farragut.org
Contact/Title: Admissions
Year Founded: 1933
Grade Levels: K-12
Accreditation: FCIS, SAIS, Cognia/AdvancED, NAIS, TABS
Tuition Cost: Day: K-12th – $15,600 – $26,100; Domestic Board 7 Day – 8th-12th – $54,800
Percent Accepted: 77%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 465
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 44
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes/ 25%
Religious Affiliation: No
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Bayshore Christian School
Address: 3909 S. Mac Dill Ave. Tampa Fl. 33611
Phone: 813-839-4297
Fax: 813-835-1404
Website: www.bayshorechristianschool.org
Contact/Title: Ms. Matti Valdivia, Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1971
Grade Levels: PK2 -12
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, AdvancED, ACSI
Tuition Cost: $9,905 – $11,740
Percent Accepted: 55%
Percent Who Go to College: N/A
Total Enrollment: 341
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 30
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational Christian
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Bell Shoals Baptist Academy
Address: 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-689-9183
Fax: 813-643-1649
Website: www.bellshoalsacademy.com
Contact/Title: Alli Freda – Admissions Director
Year Founded: 1965
Grade Levels: PK-8
Accreditation: ACSI
Tuition Cost: $4,800 – $8,600
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 577
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 90
Average Class Size: 10-24
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10: 1 or 2 (2 and 3 yrs); 12:1 (4 yrs); 16:1 (K-1); 18:1 (2-3); 20:1 (4) 24:1 (5-8)
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes/65% are receiving step up for students scholarship with House Bill 1
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Berkeley Preparatory School
Address: 4811 Kelly Road Tampa FL, 33615
Phone: 813-885-1673
Fax: 813-886-6933
Website: www.berkeleyprep.org
Contact/Title: Paula Tevnan — Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1960
Grade Levels: Pre K-12
Accreditation: FCIS, SACS
Tuition Cost: $20,670 – $31,360
Percent Accepted: N/A
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 1,420
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 163
Average Class Size: 15-20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes, as well as close to 25 full and partial scholarships.
Religious Affiliation: Episcopalian
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Brandon Academy
Address: 801 Limona Road Brandon, FL, 33510
Phone: 813-689-1952
Fax: 813-651-4278
Website: www.brandon-academy.com
Contact/Title: Mr. Eric Miles – Principal
Year Founded: 1970
Grade Levels: PK3-12
Accreditation: FHSAA, Cognia, NIPSA
Tuition Cost: $11,500-$13,100
Percent Accepted: 85%
Percent Who Go to College: 95%+
Total Enrollment: 280
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 27
Average Class Size: 15-17
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: NR
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Calvary Christian High School
Address: 110 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Clearwater, FL. 33759
Phone: 727-449-2247
Fax: 727-491-5085
Website: www.cchs.us
Contact/Title: David Kilgore, Head of School
Year Founded: 2000
Grade Levels: 9-12
Accreditation: ACSI, SACS, FCIS
Tuition Cost: $17,800
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 820
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 73
Average Class Size: 17
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: NA
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Cambridge Christian School
Address: 6101 N. Habana Ave. Tampa FL 33614
Phone: 813-872-6744
Fax: 813-402-4548
Website: www.cambridge-christian.com
Contact/Title: Lisa Brennan Abbazia – Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1964
Grade Levels: Nursery -12th Grade
Accreditation: COGNIA, CSF, NCPSA
Tuition Cost: Nursery – $12,791 (12 months); PS3-PK4 – $11,141; K-5th – $14,586; 6th — $15,960; 7th-8th – $17,463; 9th-12th – $18,965
Percent Accepted: 75%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 900
Total Teachers Employed: 90
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/20%
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Canterbury School of Florida
Address: (PK3-Grade 4) 1200 Snell Isle Blvd. NE St. Petersburg 33704
(Grades 5-12) 990 62nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 33702
Phone: 727-525-1419
Fax: 727-525-2545
Website: www.canterburyflorida.org
Contact/Title: Colin Wyenberg – Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1968
Grade Levels: PK3-12
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, NAIS
Tuition Cost: $6,000 – $22,000
Percent Accepted: 81%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 435
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 52
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ 23%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes (PK-8, Dress Code 9-12)
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes – for grades 6-12: Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field
Foreign Language: Yes – Mandarin Chinese and Spanish is required for all students in PK3 – Grade 4. Grades 7-12 take Spanish, Mandarin, Latin or French.
Music: Yes, Mandatory strings class for grades 3 and 4. Middle and Upper School band and musical theater chorus.
Art: Yes, including AP Art offerings
Computers: Yes, One-to-One program in grades 1-8; BYOD program for grades 9-12; required Applied Tech and Design Tech courses for middle school students. Engineering and Programming courses available for Upper School students.
Carrollwood Day School
Address: 1515 W. Bearss Ave.Tampa 33613
First Grade through High School • Bearss Avenue Campus: 1515 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL 33613
Two year olds through Kindergarten • Early Childhood Campus: 12606 Casey Road, Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: 813-920-2288
Fax: 813-968-1275
Website: www.carrollwooddayschool.org
Contact/Title: Dawn Schweitzer / Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1982
Grade Levels: Age 2 – 12
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, NAEYC, IBO, SACS, NAIS
Tuition Cost: $10,500 – $27,000
Percent Accepted: 68%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 1,237
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 166
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: varies
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes/ 20%
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Central Baptist Christian School
Address: 402 E. Windhorst Rd. Brandon, FL 33510
Phone: 813-689-6133
Fax: 813-689-0011
Website: www.cbcslions.com
Contact/Title: Dan Martin-Principal
Year Founded: 1980
Grade Levels: PreK3-12th
Accreditation: ACTS / NCSPA
Tuition Cost: Pre-school – $4,200; Elementary $6,700; Middle – $7,050; Hight School – $7,700
Percent Accepted: 90 percent
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 403
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 29
Average Class Size: 23
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes, 70%
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Christ the King Catholic School
Address: 3809 West Morrison Ave. Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 813-876-8770
Fax: 813-879-0315
Website: www.cks-school.org
Contact/Title: Danielle Welsh, Director of Advancement
Year Founded: 1949
Grade Levels: PreK4 – 8th grade
Accreditation: SACS, FCC, Middle States
Tuition Cost: $9,350 – $11,000
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 525
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 33 Full-Time / 6 Part-Time
Average Class Size: 24
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/15%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
Address: 12015 Orange Grove Drive Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: 813-961-3087
Fax: 813-963-0846
Website: www.corbettprep.com
Contact/Title: Karen Vaughan, Director of Advancement
Year Founded: 1968
Grade Levels: PreK3-8th Grade
Accreditation: International Baccalaureate, NAIS, SACS, FCIS, FKC, AdvancED
Tuition Cost: $14,355 – $19,209
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 584
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 71
Average Class Size: 12-20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: NA
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes, Dress Code
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama: Yes
Clearwater Central Catholic High School
Address: 2750 Haines Bayshore Rd. Clearwater 33760
Phone: 727-531-1449 ext. 304
Website: www.ccchs.org
Contact/Title: Mrs. Tara Shea McLaughlin – Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1962
Grade Levels: 9-12
Accreditation: SACS, IB, COGNIA Global Commission, FCC
Tuition Cost: $14,800 (Catholic Parish affiliated) – $19,400 (non-Parish affiliated)
Percent Accepted: 86%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 553
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 66
Average Class Size: 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/35%
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic – CCC accepts students of all faiths.
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes, CCC has won 37 State Championships in a variety of sports. (Recently added Beach Volleyball and Girls Lacrosse)
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Drama/Theatre Program: Yes
International Baccalaureate: Yes, CCC is the only private school on west coast of Florida to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Address: 9715 N. 56th St. Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Phone: 813-988-1722
Fax: 813-989-2665
Website: www.cccstt.org
Contact/Title: Mrs. Kelly Kearney – Principal
Year Founded: 1964
Grade Levels: K-8
Accreditation: FCC, Middle States
Tuition Cost: K-4 – $8,086; 5th-8th – $8,607
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 2134
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 20
Average Class Size: 20-25
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Espiritu Santo Catholic School
Address: 2405A Philippe Parkway, Safety Harbor FL 34695
Phone: (727) 812-4650
Fax: (727) 812-4658
Website: www.espirituschool.org
Contact/Title: Mrs. Margaret Penn, Principal
Year Founded: 2001
Grade Levels: PK3-8
Accreditation: FCC
Tuition Cost: $4,135 – $9,130
Percent Accepted: N/A
Percent Who Go To College: N/A
Total Enrollment: 460
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 44
Average Class Size: 23
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes, Florida Tax Credit Scholarships Accepted
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic, All Faiths Welcomed
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes.
Additional Programs: Gifted Program; Performing Arts Program, 2019 National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School, 2019 Top 100 Places To Work, Gifted Program K – 8, Complimentary Afterschool Tutoring For Third Through Eighth Grades
Family of Christ Christian School
Address: 16190 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: 813-558-9343 ext. 118
Fax: 813-958-8576
Website: www.foc-knights.com
Contact/Title: Jennifer Snow, Principal
Year Founded: 1999
Grade Levels: 2 year – 8th grade
Accreditation: National Lutheran School Association (NLSA)
Tuition Cost: $8,900
Percent Accepted: 80%
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 350
Number of Teachers Employed: 28
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: NA
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Gateway Christian Academy & PreSchool
Address: 14205 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa FL 33613
Phone: 813-964-9800
Fax: 813-964-9808
Website: www.gcatampa.org
Contact/Title: Marisa Maldonado, Principal
Year Founded: 2003
Grade Levels: PK5 – 12
Accreditation: SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), FLOCS (Florida League of Christian Schools)
Tuition Cost: $5,315 – $5,815
Percent Accepted: Formal Application & Interview Process
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 150
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 20
Average Class Size: 10-12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes, Accept School Readiness, Step Up For Students, John McKay
Religious Affiliation: Assemblies of God
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Hillel Academy
Address: 2020 W. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: 813-963-2242
Fax: 813-264-0544
Website: www.hillelacademytampa.com
Contact/Title: Keri Baker – Advancement Director
Year Founded: 1970
Grade Levels: 1 year – 12th
Accreditation: CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education)
Tuition Cost: $17,350 – $21,135
Percent Accepted: 90%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 230
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 50
Average Class Size: 14
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:17
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/24%
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Incarnation Catholic School
Address: 5111 Webb Rd. Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: 813-884-4502
Fax: NA
Website: www.icstampa.org
Contact/Title: Ms. Marrie McLaughlin – Principal
Year Founded: 1964
Grade Levels: PK3, VPK, K – 8
Accreditation: FCC, VPK
Tuition Cost: $7,995
Percent Accepted: 88%
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 260
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 21
Average Class Size: 18
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ 70%
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Indian Rocks Christian School
Address: 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
Phone: 727-596-4342
Fax: 727-593-8778
Website: www.ircs.org
Contact/Title: Julie Cavonis – IRCS-Admissions@indianrocks.org
Year Founded: 1984
Grade Levels: PK2-12
Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancED
Tuition Cost: $7,175 – $14,400
Percent Accepted: 85%
Percent Who Go to College: 98%
Total Enrollment: 1,018
Number of Teachers Employed: 70
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ NR
Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Jesuit High School
Address: 4701 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-877-5344
Fax: 813-872-1853
Website: www.jesuittampa.org
Contact/Title: Mr. Mike Scicchitano, Principal
Year Founded: 1899
Grade Levels: 9-12 boys only
Accreditation: SACS
Tuition Cost: $19,240
Percent Accepted: 50%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 860
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 60
Average Class Size: 21
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ Need Based (35%, $2.8 million given); Also accept Step-up For Students School Choice Awards
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: No
Uniforms: No
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes, 1 to 1 iPad Program
Keswick Christian School
Address: 10101 54th Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33708
Phone: 727-393-9100
Fax: 727-397-5378
Website: www.keswickchristian.org
Contact/Title: Leslie Vickers – Admissions Director
Year Founded: 1953
Grade Levels: Infants -12th
Accreditation: ACSI, Cognia
Tuition Cost: $9,675 – $13,800
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 98%
Total Enrollment: 766
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 60
Average Class Size: 18
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes, 75%
Religious Affiliation: Protestant
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Keystone Prep High School
Address: 18105 Gunn Highway, Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: 813-264-4500
Fax: 813-963-0675
Website: www.keystoneprep.org
Contact/Title: PJ Trujillo, Head of School/Josephine Maggio, Administrative Assistant
Year Founded: 2013
Grade Levels: 9-12
Accreditation: FCIS
Tuition Cost: $19,900
Percent Accepted: 97%
Percent Who Go to College: 89%
Total Enrollment: 68
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 9
Average Class Size: 8
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/80%
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes, robotics, fencing, gaming
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: No
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
The Montessori House Day School
Address: 5117 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33624
Phone: 813-961-9295
Fax: 813-961-8639
Website: www.montessorihousedayschool.com
Contact/Title: Sally Parker – Head of School
Year Founded: 1970
Grade Levels: PK-6
Accreditation: AMS, FCIS
Tuition Cost: $12,710 – $13,060
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 75
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 15
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: Varies
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: NA
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: No
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Address: 17524 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL 33558
Phone: 813-933-4750
Fax: 813-933-3181
Website: www.mtctampa.org
Contact/Title: Veronica DeMicheli, Admissions Coordinator
Year Founded: 1954
Grade Levels: K-8
Accreditation: FCCB, NCPSA
Tuition Cost: $8,205
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 450
Total Number of Teachers & Staff Employed: 50
Average Class Size: 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/5%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Nativity Catholic School
Address: 705 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-689-3395
Fax: 813-681-5406
Website: www.nativitycatholicschool.org
Contact/Title: Jo-Hanna Hohman, Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1961
Grade Levels: PK3-8
Accreditation: Yes
Tuition Cost: $5,330 – $8,295
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 580
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 49
Average Class Size: 3yrs = 15; 4yrs-K = 20; 1st-8th = 30
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Early Childhood; 15:1 Intermediate
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ NR
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes – Embarking on STEM with learning in science, technology, religion, engineering, the arts and mathematics
Additional: Embarking on the journey of creating a STREAM environment and implementing interdisciplinary learning in science, technology, religion, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
Northside Christian
Address: 7777 62nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: 727-541-7593
Fax: 727-546-5836
Website: www.nck12.com
Contact/Title: Tessa Madasz Director of Advancement/Admissions
Year Founded: 1971
Grade Levels: PK3-12
Accreditation: ACSI, SACS
Tuition Cost: $9,000 – $15,600
Percent Accepted: 50%
Percent Who Go to College: 95%
Total Enrollment: 893
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 62
Average Class Size: 18
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ 20%
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy
Address: 2669 McMullen Booth Road
Phone: 727-724-1767
Fax: 727-724-0289
Website: www.safetyharbormontessori.com
Contact/Title: Germaine DiJohn, Associate Head of School
Year Founded: 1995
Grade Levels: PK2-8
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC
Tuition Cost: $10,100 – $16,950
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 147
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 25
Average Class Size: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 2 year 6:1 / 3-6 12:1 / Elementary & MS 10:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: NA
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: No
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Seffner Christian Academy
Address: 11605 Hwy 92 E. Seffner FL. 33584
Phone: 813-626-0001
Fax: 813-627-0330
Website: www.scacrusaders.com
Contact/Title: Bethea Cock/ Admissions Director
Year Founded: 1983
Grade Levels: PreK2-12th
Accreditation: ACSI, SACS
Tuition Cost: $7,825 – $13,650
Percent Accepted: 95%
Percent Who Go to College: 98%
Total Enrollment: 765
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 58
Average Class Size: 21 / Varies by department
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1 / Varies by class
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/10%
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Shorecrest Preparatory School
Address: 5101 First Street N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: 727-456-7511
Fax: 727-527-4191
Website: www.shorecrest.org
Contact/Title: Alvanita Hope – Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1923
Grade Levels: PK3-12
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, Memberships NAIS, SAIS, ERB, NHS, CLS
Tuition Cost: $20,020 – $31,670
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 1,053
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 143
Average Class Size: 13
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/19%
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes, PK3-8; No, High school
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
World Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes; 1:1 iPads — Grades 2-8; 1:1 Laptops — Grades 9-10; 1:1 BYOD — Grades 11-12
Skycrest Christian School
Address: 129 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: 727-797-1186
Fax: 727-797-8516
Website: www.skycrestchristianschool.org
Contact/Title: Steven Clagg – Head of School
Year Founded: 1971
Grade Levels: Age 1-4 year olds; K4 – 8
Accreditation: ACSI, AdvancedED
Tuition Cost: $13,125 – $13,500
Percent Accepted: 95%
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 525
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 50
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes; 3-5%
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School
Address: 1350 Court St. Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-461-1207
Fax: 727-446-9140
Website: www.st-cecelia.org
Contact/Title: Maryanne Del Monte, Development Director
Year Founded: 1948
Grade Levels: PreK3-8
Accreditation: FCC
Tuition Cost: $8,240 – $10,712
Percent Accepted: NR
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 458
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 30
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1 in PreK3 & 4; 10:1 in Kindergarten; 20:1 in Grades 1-8
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/30%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School
Address: 906 S. Orleans Ave.
Phone: 813-849-4200
Fax: 813-258-2548
Website: www.stjohnseagles.org
Contact/Title: Gail, Kelley, Interim Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1951
Grade Levels: K(4) – 8
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC, Member: NAES, MISBO, NAIS, ERB, BAAIS, ASCD, CASE, AMLE, IMS, NASSP, NASC, NJHS, NJCL, FWCL
Tuition Cost: $15,970 – $16,550
Percent Accepted: 50%
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 590
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 65
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1 (Grades K4-1); 19:1 (Grades 2-8)
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ 12%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
St. Lawrence Catholic School
Address: 5223 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: 813-879-5090
Fax: 813-879-6886
Website: www.stlawrencecatholicschool.org
Contact/Title: LiliAnne Rodriguez, Registrar
Year Founded: 1961
Grade Levels: EC3-8th Grade
Accreditation: FCC
Tuition Cost: $8,733 (parish supporting-Catholic-one child)
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 525
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 40
Average Class Size: 25
Student/Teacher Ratio: K-2 – 13:1; 3-8 – varies
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
STEM Program: Yes, newly added
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
Address: 2101 S. Hubert Ave., Tampa, 33629
Phone: 813-258-5508
Fax: 813-258-5603
Website: www.smeds.org
Contact/Title: Kathleen Lopez, Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1953
Grade Levels: PK-8
Accreditation: FCIS, SAIS, NAIS, NAES
Tuition Cost: $18,500
Percent Accepted: 60%
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 450
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 68
Average Class Size: 22
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/18%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Saint Paul’s School
Address: 1600 St. Paul’s Drive, Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-536-2756
Fax: 727-531-2276
Website: www.ClearwatersIndependentSchool.org
Contact/Title: Katie Sibson -Director of Enrollment Management
Year Founded: 1968
Grade Levels: 8 weeks – 8th Grade
Accreditation: FCIS, SAIS, COGNIA
Tuition Cost: $17,000 – $24,000
Percent Accepted: 75%
Percent Who Go to College: N/A
Total Enrollment: 440
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 73
Average Class Size: 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/17%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
St. Petersburg Christian School
Address: 2021 62nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Phone: 727-522-3000
Fax: 727-525-0998
Website: www.stpetechristian.com
Contact/Title: Marjie Owens Admissions Director
Year Founded: 1971
Grade Levels: K-8
Accreditation: ILCS (International League of Christian Schools, ACSI, Cognia Global Commission, SACS, FLOCS
Tuition Cost: $10,495 – $11,370
Percent Accepted: 85%
Percent Who Go to College: N/A
Total Enrollment: 357
Number of Teachers Employed: 40
Average Class Size: 15-21
Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/50%
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational/Christian
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Tampa Bay Christian Academy of Florida, Inc.
Address: 6815 N. Rome Ave. Tampa, Fl. 33604
Phone: 813-343-0600
Fax: 813-343-0601
Website: www.tbcarams.org
Contact/Title: Matthew Peavyhouse – Head of School
Year Founded: 1957
Grade Levels: 2 years old -12th grade
Accreditation: CSF, ADD: NCPSA, FHSAA, FAANP
Tuition Cost: $8,250 – $9,350
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 94%
Total Enrollment: 200
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 33 (K5-12th)
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/60%
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational, Christian
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Tampa Catholic High School
Address: 4630 N. Rome Ave., Tampa, FL 33603
Phone: 813-870-0860
Fax: 813-877-9136
Website: www.tampacatholic.org
Contact/Title: Sherry Copestick – Enrollment Director
Year Founded: 1962
Grade Levels: 9-12
Accreditation: AdvancED
Tuition Cost: $14,000 – $17,000
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 750
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 63
Average Class Size: 22
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/NA
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Tampa Day School
Address: 12606 Henderson Rd., Tampa, 33625
Phone: 813-269-2100
Fax: 813-490-2554
Website: www.tampadayschool.com
Contact/Title: Paula Pennington, Director of Admissions
Year Founded: 1969
Grade Levels: 2-8
Accreditation: SACS, FCIS
Tuition Cost: 2024/2025: 3rd-8th – $24,000 + 1,900 fees
Percent Accepted: 70%
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 152
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 34
Average Class Size: 12
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: 99%
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: No
Music: No
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Tampa Preparatory School
Address: 727 W. Cass St., Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 813-251-8481
Fax: 813-254-2106
Website: www.tampaprep.org
Contact/Title: Tammy Honegger, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Director of Summer Programs
Year Founded: 1974
Grade Levels: 6-12
Accreditation: NAIS, SACS, FCIS
Tuition Cost: Middle School = $27,595, Upper School = $28,595
Percent Accepted: 60%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 711
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 83
Average Class Size: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/20%
Religious Affiliation: None
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: No
Universal Academy of Florida
Address: 6801 Orient Road Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-664-0695
Fax: 813-664-4506
Website: www.uaftampa.org
Contact/Title: Eman Elkholy – Principal
Year Founded: 1992
Grade Levels: PK3-12
Accreditation: FCIS, FKC,SACS
Tuition Cost: $8,600 – $9,830
Percent Accepted: 85%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 823
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 65
Average Class Size: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes/ 10%
Religious Affiliation: Islam
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: No
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Villa Madonna School
Address: 315 W. Columbus Dr. Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-229-1322
Fax: 813-223-4812
Website: www.villamadonnaschool.com
Contact/Title: Sr. Lou Ann Fantauzza, Principal
Year Founded: 1936
Grade Levels: PK3-8
Accreditation: FCC, SACS/CASI, NCPSA
Tuition Cost: $6,800
Percent Accepted: NA
Percent Who Go to College: NA
Total Enrollment: 325
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 26
Average Class Size: 24
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/34%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
The Waldorf School of Tampa Bay
Address: 1857 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor 34683
Phone: 727-786-8311
Fax: 727-269-5735
Website: www.waldorftampabay.org
Contact/Title: Kate Garland, Director of Communication & Enrollment
Year Founded: 1991
Grade Levels: Parent + Child, Preschool – Grade 8
Accreditation: AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America)
Tuition Cost: $10,000 – $14,000
Percent Accepted: 60%
Percent Who Go to College: 100%
Total Enrollment: 130
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 24
Average Class Size: 14
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:7
Financial Aid/Percent Receiving Aid: Yes/80%
Religious Affiliation: NONE
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: No
Programs Offered:
Sports: Archery, Soccer, GaGa Ball, Volleyball
Foreign Language: German and Spanish
Music: Flute, Choir, Violin
Art: Watercolor painting, Ceramics, Knitting, Crochet, Wool work, Form Drawing
Computers: NONE
West Gate Christian School
Address: 5121 Kelly Rd., Tampa, FL 33615
Phone: 813-884-5147
Fax: 813-888-5368
Website: www.wgctampa.com
Contact/Title: Justin R. Raymond, Administrator
Year Founded: 1965
Grade Levels: PK-12
Accreditation: NCPSA
Tuition Cost: $3,500 – $6,000
Percent Accepted: NR
Percent Who Go to College: 90%
Total Enrollment: 280
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 22
Average Class Size: 10-15
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes, Step-Up-For-Students
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Westlake Christian School
Address: 1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor 34685
Phone: 727-781-3808
Fax: 727-785-2608
Website: www.westlakechristianschool.org
Contact/Title: Jayanne K. Roggenbaum, Head of School
Year Founded: 1995
Grade Levels: Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Accreditation: FKC, FCIS, SACS, AdvancED
Tuition Cost: $10,580 — Elementary School; $10,960 — Middle School
Percent Accepted: 80%
Percent Who Go to College: N/A
Total Enrollment: 535
Total Number of Teachers Employed: 45
Average Class Size: 18:1
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Financial Aid/Percent Recieving Aid: Yes/ Scholarships at schools discretion. Step Up for Students: Family Tax Credit Scholarship, Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options; and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Co-ed: Yes
Uniforms: Yes
Programs Offered:
Sports: Yes
Foreign Language: Yes
Music: Yes
Art: Yes
Computers: Yes
Guide to Private Schools Key:
ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International
AWSNA – Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
BAAIS – Bay Area Association of Independent School
BRAS – Blue Ribbon Award School
CSF – Christian Schools of Florida
FACCS – Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
FCC – Florida Catholic Conference
FCCB – Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and National Council for Private School Accreditation
FCIS – Florida Council of Independent Schools
FLOCS – Florida League of Christian Schools
FKC – Florida Kindergarten Council
IB – International Baccalaureate
ILCS – International League of Christian Schools
NAASC – National Accrediting Association of Christian Schools
NAEYC – National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAIS – National Association of Independent Schools
NCPS – National Council for Private Schools
NPSAA – National Private School Accreditation Alliance
NCPSA – National Council for Private School Accreditation
NLSA – National Lutheran School Association
SACS – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
SAIS – Serving and Accrediting Independent Schools
TABS – The Association of Boarding Schools
COGNIA – Non-profit and non-governmental organization that accredits primary and secondary schools
CB – College Board
NA – Non-Applicable
NR – Not Reported
** – Accepting students of all faiths
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