Beach Park School in Tampa, FL, offers Montessori education for students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1965, the school enrolls 74 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 11 teaching staff.
The school has an average class size of 20 and represents student racial and ethnic diversity at 26.79 percent.
Annual tuition is $7,800, which is below the Tampa private school average for elementary education.
Beach Park School is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori and independent school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked FL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,800
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Beach Park School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Ann Winkler
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ChessDance
FrenchPiano
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Beach Park School cost?
Beach Park School's tuition is approximately $7,800 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Beach Park School?
Beach Park School famous alumni include: .
What is Beach Park School's ranking?
Beach Park School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Beach Park School?
The application deadline for Beach Park School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Beach Park School located?
Beach Park School is located in the Westshore Palms neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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The nearest high school to Beach Park School is Academy Of The Holy Names (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Academy Of The Holy Names
(Catholic)
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
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Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 886-3969
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 886-3969
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
5905 E 130th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-9282
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-9282
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Gr: NS-12 | 1,230 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
(Catholic)
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Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
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Bayshore Christian School
(Christian)
3909 S Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-4297
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-4297
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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