Stepping Stones School Inc. is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 9–12 in a suburban setting in Odessa, FL.
The school has an enrollment of 81 students with a student–teacher ratio of 81:1.
Located in a large suburb, the school features a diverse student body with 81.48% students of color.
maintains membership in other school associations within the Odessa education community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- LaRae McEwen - Fulfilled her promise to earn a high school diploma after starting the curriculum several years prior.
- Valley O'Grady - Pursued further education by obtaining a BS in Christian Counseling and a Masters in Christian Education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Stepping Stones School Inc.?
Stepping Stones School Inc. famous alumni include: LaRae McEwen - Fulfilled her promise to earn a high school diploma after starting the curriculum several years prior. and Valley O'Grady - Pursued further education by obtaining a BS in Christian Counseling and a Masters in Christian Education..
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones School Inc.?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones School Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Stepping Stones School Inc. is Keystone Prep High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mother Teresa Of Calcutta (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hillsdale Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
18105 Gunn Hwy
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 264-4500
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 264-4500
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Mother Teresa Of Calcutta
(Catholic)
17524 Lakeshore Rd
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(813) 933-4750
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 933-4750
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Tuition listed
Odessa Christian School ![Odessa Christian School Photo]( "Odessa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
19521 Michigan Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6201 Ehrlich Rd
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(813) 884-8250
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
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Montessori School
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Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
18105 Gunn Hwy
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 264-4500
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 264-4500
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Odessa Christian School ![Odessa Christian School Photo]( "Odessa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
19521 Michigan Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4903 Ehrlich Road
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0901
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0901
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Crossings Blvd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-9070
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-9070
4.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 100 students
Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
11415 Hope International Drive
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 961-1214
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 961-1214
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 56 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mother Teresa Of Calcutta
(Catholic)
17524 Lakeshore Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 933-4750
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 933-4750
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Tuition listed
Odessa Christian School ![Odessa Christian School Photo]( "Odessa Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
19521 Michigan Ave
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-1825
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6201 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 201 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Montessori School
5117 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School (Jewish)
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Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0706
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0706
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6201 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 884-8250
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 201 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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.]( "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
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9295
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Tuition listed
Hebrew Academy Tampa Bay
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14908 Pennington Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0706
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 963-0706
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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(813) 926-9820
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(813) 961-9195
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 961-9195
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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