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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.
Country Day Montessori School at Carrollwood

Best Tampa Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 113 private schools serving 21,608 students in Tampa, FL (there are 182 public schools, serving 113,555 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Tampa, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Tampa, FL include Jesuit High School, Academy Of The Holy Names, and Berkeley Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $13,829, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,107.
58% of private schools in Tampa, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Tampa Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Tuition listed
Hillsdale Christian Academy
Hillsdale Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
6201 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
Gr: NS-8 | 201 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Premier Academy of Temple Terrace
Premier Academy of Temple Terrace Photo
Daycare / Preschool
12420 Telecom Dr
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 576-2712
Gr: NS-K | 255 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Academy Of The Holy Names
(Catholic)
3319 Bayshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-5371
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American Youth Academy
American Youth Academy Photo - AYA'S Basketball Team
(Islamic)
(5)
5905 E 130th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-9282
Gr: PK-12 | 667 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayshore Christian School
(Christian)
3909 S Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-4297
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Berkeley Preparatory School
Berkeley Preparatory School Photo
(Episcopal)
4811 Kelly Road
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 885-8673
Gr: PK-12 | 1,208 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-12 | 681 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carrollwood Day School
Carrollwood Day School Photo - CDS' early childhood program builds on the children`s natural curiosity. Our teachers cultivate in them the desire and understanding necessary to continue to seek and use knowledge in an ever-changing world. Our children learn new information through their desire to problem solve and to delve further into their world.
1515 W. Bearss Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 920-2288
Gr: NS-12 | 1,263 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
CES Academy – Tampa, FL
CES Academy – Tampa, FL Photo
(2)
4903 Ehrlich Road
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0901
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Montessori School
Montessori School
8411 Civic Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 886-3969
Gr: PK-9 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Community Montessori School Civic
Community Montessori School Civic Photo - An Education for Life
Montessori School
(2)
4930 Webb Road and 8411 Civic Road
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 886-3969
Gr: 1-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Photo - Corbett Prep offers an extraordinary environment for learning with excitement, joy, and challenge!
(3)
12015 Orange Grove Drive
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 961-3087
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Florida College Academy
(Church of Christ)
(4)
7032 Temple Terrace Hwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 899-6800
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
14607 Brick Place
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 926-9820
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2
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)
(1)
7326 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 628-0020
Gr: K-12 | 480 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Hillel Academy Of Tampa
(Jewish)
(5)
2020 W Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 963-2242
Gr: NS-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Holy Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3712 W El Prado Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 839-0665
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4
Huntington LC & School of South Tampa
Huntington LC & School of South Tampa Photo - Learning is always fun at Huntington LC & School of South Tampa!
1726 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 553-3280
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 1
Incarnation Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
5111 Webb Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813) 884-4502
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ivy Global School
8875 Hidden River Parkway, St 300 Tampa Fl 33637
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 558-3389
Gr: 1-11 | 590 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jesuit High School
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Himes Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 877-5344
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
Missionary Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
10902 N. Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 545-5232
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morning Star Catholic School Tampa
Special Education School (Catholic)
(3)
210 E Linebaugh Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 935-0232
Gr: Inquire with school | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Most Holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
(1)
302 E Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-4750
Gr: K-8 | 310 students
Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3111 E Wilder Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 238-0433
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School Tampa
(Catholic)
2200 N Gomez Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 879-7720
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Tuition listed
St. Lawrence Catholic School
(Catholic)
5223 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 879-5090
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Avg. class size: 25 students
St. Marys Episcopal Day School
St. Marys Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(9)
2101 S Hubert Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 258-5508
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
4518 S Manhattan Avenue
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 839-5056
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
(Catholic)
1401 N Governor St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 223-0865
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Tampa Bay Academy
(Christian)
14214 N Nebraska Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 284-4800
Gr: PK-10 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Preparatory School (Closed 2006)
12420 Telecom Dr
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 979-0002
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Carrollwood Baptist Learning C (Closed 2011)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5395 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 962-2098
Gr: PK-K | 86 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
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Circle C Ranch Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
6204 Interbay Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 831-8429
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
Faith Prep Academy (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste 200
Tampa, FL 33607
(877) 569-3605
Gr: K-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
FaithPrep Academy of Arizona (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
2202 N. Westshore Blvd, Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607
(855) 859-4010
Gr: K-12
FaithPrep Academy of Florida (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
6815 N. Rome
Tampa, FL 33604
(877) 463-6174
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
Icon Preparatory School (Closed 2023)
2202 N Harold Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 967-8300
Gr: K-8 | 388 students
Palnez School (Closed 2025)
7822 N 56th Street
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 988-2875
Gr: NS-6 | 115 students
Riverhills Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Church of God)
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 988-4199
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
Sacred Heart Academy (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
3515 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(313) 229-0618
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
St. John Greek Orthodox Day School (Closed 2010)
(Greek Orthodox)
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5646
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Tampa Adventist Academy (Closed 2013)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3205 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 228-4332
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students
Tampa Christian Community School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5902 N Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 949-2144
Gr: K-12 | 91 students
Taylor Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Baptist)
3040 W. Cypress
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 876-6194
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tampa, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Tampa, FL include Jesuit High School, Academy Of The Holy Names, and Berkeley Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Tampa?
113 private schools are located in Tampa.
How much do private schools cost in Tampa?
The average tuition cost is $13,829, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,107.
How diverse are private schools in Tampa?
Tampa private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Tampa go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Tampa are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tampa?
58% of private schools in Tampa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?

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