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Best Northwest Tampa Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,269 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Northwest Tampa include Tampa Preparatory School and St. Lawrence Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Florida private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private elementary schools in Northwest Tampa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Northwest Tampa Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Tampa Preparatory School
Tampa Preparatory School Photo - We want you to think, create, be yourself, aspire to excellence, go beyond . . . and to start right here on our downtown campus as a member of the only private school in Tampa Bay specifically serving grades 6-12. https://tampprep.org
727 W Cass St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-8481
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anointed Word Academy
(Christian)
1709 W Saint Joseph St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 254-5271
Gr: K-6 | 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa, FL include Tampa Preparatory School and St. Lawrence Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa?
3 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa?
67% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Tampa, Tampa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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