Top 20 Best Tampa Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 102 private schools serving 20,271 students in Tampa, FL (there are 185 public schools, serving 115,644 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Tampa, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Tampa, FL include Huntington LC & School of South Tampa, St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa and Tampa Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $10,704, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
64% of private schools in Tampa, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Tampa Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Country Day Montessori School at Carrollwood
Country Day Montessori School at Carrollwood Photo - Classic, hands-on Montessori learning helps children understand & retain new information. Each step along the Montessori journey affords the child the opportunity to realize something about themselves and the environment in which they live.
Montessori School
5117 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
Hillsdale Christian Academy
Hillsdale Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
6201 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Academy Of The Holy Names
(Catholic)
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
Grades: PK-12
| 972 students
American Youth Academy
American Youth Academy Photo - AYA'S Basketball Team
(Islamic)
(5)
5905 E 130th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-9282
Grades: PK-12
| 590 students
Beach Park School
Montessori School
4200 W North A St
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 289-3747
Grades: PK-7
| 135 students
Berkeley Preparatory School
Berkeley Preparatory School Photo
(Episcopal)
4811 Kelly Road
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 885-8673
Grades: PK-12
| 1,208 students
Cambridge Christian School
Cambridge Christian School Photo - Our campus services students in preschool through 12th grade. Established in 1964, we are the highest rated Christian, college preparatory school in Tampa Bay and a 2020 National Blue Ribbon recipient. Come visit us today!
(Christian)
(3)
6101 N Habana Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-6744
Grades: NS-12
| 681 students
1515 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 920-2288
Grades: NS-12
| 1,235 students
CES Academy – Tampa, FL
CES Academy – Tampa, FL Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
4903 Ehrlich Road
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0901
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Christ the King Catholic School inspires each child to grow in the love of Christ, joy of knowledge and spirit of service.
(Catholic)
(4)
3809 W Morrison Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 876-8770
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
12015 Orange Grove Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-3087
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Family Of Christ Christian School
Family Of Christ Christian School Photo - Walk-a-thon
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-9343
Grades: NS-8
| 414 students
Florida College Academy
(Church of Christ)
(4)
7032 Temple Terrace Hwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 899-6800
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
14607 Brick Place
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 926-9820
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Hifz Academy
Hifz Academy Photo - Hifz Academy is now hiring for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Apply now by sending your resume to director@hifzacademy.org.
(Islamic)
7326 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 628-0020
Grades: K-12
| 480 students
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Holy Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3712 W El Prado Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-0665
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
1726 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 553-3280
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
5111 Webb Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 884-4502
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 877-5344
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
Land of Learning Academy
Land of Learning Academy Photo - Our new playground structure! Without a doubt, our center has the best playground equipment of any Preschool in the State of Florida.
Daycare / Preschool
8809 W Robson Street
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 886-6494
Grades: NS-1
| 439 students
Missionary Christian Academy
(Christian)
10902 N. Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 545-5232
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Morning Star Catholic School Tampa
Special Education School (Catholic)
(3)
210 E Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 935-0232
Grades: Inquire with school
| 75 students
Most Holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
(1)
302 E Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-4750
Grades: K-8
| 310 students
Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Seventh Day Adventist)
3111 E Wilder Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 238-0433
Grades: K
| 20 students
St. Johns Episcopal Parish Day School
St. Johns Episcopal Parish Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
240 S. Plant Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 849-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 591 students
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
(Catholic)
2200 N Gomez Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
St. Lawrence Catholic School
(Catholic)
5223 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 879-5090
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
St. Marys Episcopal Day School
St. Marys Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(9)
2101 S Hubert Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 258-5508
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Tampa Bay Christian Academy
(Christian)
6815 North Rome Ave
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 343-0600
Grades: PK-12
| 347 students
Tampa Catholic High School
Tampa Catholic High School Photo - Tampa Catholic, a community of faith, excellence & family.
(Catholic)
(1)
4630 N Rome Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 870-0860
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
727 W Cass St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-8481
Grades: 6-12
| 710 students
Universal Academy Of Florida
Universal Academy Of Florida Photo
(Islamic)
(5)
6801 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 664-0695
Grades: PK-12
| 689 students
West Gate Christian School
(Baptist)
5121 Kelly Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 884-5147
Grades: PK-12
| 211 students
1407 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 129 students
Anointed Word Academy
(Christian)
1709 W Saint Joseph St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 254-5271
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
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Tampa, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12420 Telecom Dr
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 979-0002
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2010)
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 988-4025
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 988-4199
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
3515 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(313) 229-0618
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5646
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
3205 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 228-4332
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
5902 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 872-8227
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
3040 W. Cypress
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 876-6194
Grades: PK-6
| 34 students
315 W Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-1322
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tampa, FL?
How many private schools are located in Tampa, FL?
102 private schools are located in Tampa, FL.
How much do private schools cost in Tampa, FL?
The average tuition cost is $10,704, which is higher than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $10,574.
How diverse are private schools in Tampa, FL?
Tampa, FL private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Tampa, FL go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Tampa, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tampa, FL?
64% of private schools in Tampa, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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