Mount Calvary junior academy has been educating students in the Tampa bay area since 1919.
We currently serve students from kindergarten to the eighth grade.
The academy is committed to instilling confidence and establishing fine christian character traits the strengthen the family circle.
Students receive individual attention and are encouraged to grow and learn to their fullest potential emotionally, spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
Mount Calvary junior academy, students are important, loved and valued no matter what they look like, how they behave, or what they are able to achieve.
Our acceptance comes with no strings attached just like the acceptance that is found in the love of Jesus Christ.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,020
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$4020.00 Tuition Yearly
$300.00 Registration Fee
$80.00 per Mth Afterschool
$ 482.00 Book Fee
$100.00 Testing Fee
Admissions Director
Edson Jarvis
Admissions Associate
School Board
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Robotics 6th-8th grades
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music Program (Violin)
Robotics 6th-8th grades
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music Program (Violin)
School Notes
- School Motto: MIND TO LEARN | HEART TO LOVE | HANDS TO SERVE
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy cost?
Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy's tuition is approximately $4,020 for private students.
What is Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy's ranking?
Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy located?
Mt. Calvary Sda Junior Academy is located in the East Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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