PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
Academy at the Lakes
2331 Collier Pkwy.
(813) 948-7600
academyatthelakes.org
founded 1992
number of students 460
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $10,490 – $21,190
highlights College-preparatory school offering an academic program that celebrates the love of learning balanced by a full complement of athletics and fine arts opportunities.
Academy of the Holy Names
3319 Bayshore Blvd.
(813) 839-5371
holynamestpa.org
founded 1881
number of students 925
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $11,230 – $17,710
highlights Independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and all-female college preparatory high school that strives to maintain an innovative approach to curriculum that integrates technology, promotes creativity, encourages artistic expression and actively engages students in exploration and inquiry.
Bayshore Christian School
3909 S. MacDill Ave.
(813) 839-4297
bayshorechristianschool.org
founded 1971
number of students 241
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $8,190 – $9,765
highlights Offers a comprehensive college preparatory academic program and encourages leadership development and participation in athletics and the arts.
Berkeley Preparatory School
4811 Kelly Road
(813) 885-1673
berkeleyprep.org
founded 1960
number of students 1,300
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $17,560 – $23,660
highlights Co-educational independent, Episcopal-affiliated school. Philosophy encompasses a balanced curriculum of academics, arts, clubs and activities, competitive sports and community service. The class of 2016 earned over $9 million in scholarships and included 31 National Merit honorees.
Cambridge Christian School
6101 N. Habana Ave.
(813) 872-6744
cambridge-christian.com
founded 1964
number of students 651
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $8,182 – $14,909
highlights Focuses on providing a rigorous educational experience that also allows students to grow their talents in the arts and athletics. Cambridge seeks to raise up future leaders who academically, socially and spiritually can serve the local and global community for Christ.
Carrollwood Day School
1515 W. Bearss Ave.
(813) 920-2288
carrollwooddayschool.org
founded 1981
number of students 1,030
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $4,640 – $19,530
highlights Uses International Baccalaureate programs, cutting-edge technology, creative arts and competitive athletics to create entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society. Provides strong character-based education emphasizing problem-solving skills and philanthropic understanding.
Citrus Park Christian School
7705 Gunn Hwy.
(813) 920-3960
citrusparkchristianschool.com
founded 1983
number of students 350
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $2,000 – $8,800
highlights Mission is to connect children and families to Christ through Christian education. Academic program is college preparatory and offers honors and AP classes.
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
12015 Orange Grove Dr.
(813) 961-3087
corbettprep.com
founded 1968
number of students 500
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $7,915 – $14,720
highlights Offers the International Baccalaureate program of study to develop a positive approach to life and learning. A National Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award school, Corbett’s teachers are endorsed in gifted education. Features a superior academic curriculum and extraordinary fine arts, sports, and technology programs.
Corpus Christi Catholic School
9715 N. 56th St.
(813) 988-1722
cccstt.org
founded 1964
number of students 179
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $6,063-$8,845
highlights Assists students in recognizing and developing their gifts, encourages them to use their gifts to make the world a better place and helps students learn to love, work for justice, seek holiness and use their intellect for the common good.
Hebrew Academy of Tampa
14908 Pennington Rd.
(813) 963-0706
hebrewacademyoftampa.com
founded 1968
number of students 50
grades offered Pre-K-5
annual tuition $5,000 – $9,000
highlights Uses Montessori principles and materials to develop individualized, self-paced learning for each child combined with Jewish philosophy that integrates the love of God, intellectual knowledge and understanding and appreciation of the individual’s uniqueness.
Hillel School of Tampa
2020 W. Fletcher Ave.
(813) 963-2242
hillelacademytampa.com
founded 1970
number of students 176
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $6,000 – $16,000
highlights Largest Jewish day school in the region offers an all-around environment of academic excellence where students, staff and families come together to prepare children intellectually and spiritually.
Incarnation Catholic School
5111 Webb Rd.
(813) 884-4502
icstampa.org
founded 1964
number of students 275
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $5,850 – $7,150
highlights Strives to inspire students to be disciples of Christ, to challenge them to be life-long learners and to encourage them to live their Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
Jesuit High School
4701 N. Himes Ave.
(813) 877-5344
jesuittampa.org
founded 1899
number of students 795
grades offered 9-12
annual tuition $14,900
highlights Prides itself on forming young men intellectually, spiritually and physically to become men of competence, conscience and compassion.
Lee Academy for Gifted Education
8613 Twin Lakes Blvd.
(813) 931-3316
leegiftedacademy.com
founded 1983
number of students 75
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $10,250 – $11,800
highlights Founded to promote the emotional and intellectual growth of gifted and advanced learners. Using teaching methods based on research in gifted education and 30 years of experience, Lee Academy strives to empower children to strengthen their gifts, pursue their passions and reach their potential.
Montessori Beach Park School
4200 W. North A St.
(813) 289-3747
beachparkschool.org
founded 1982
number of students 75
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $7,300 – $10,300
highlights Authentic Montessori curriculum encourages independence while fostering self-discipline and a love of learning. Respect is both taught and modeled for students. Children are given freedom within a structured environment and curriculum so they can learn how to make good choices for themselves.
Montessori House Day School
5117 Ehrlich Rd.
(813) 961-9295
montessorihousedayschool.com
founded 1970
number of students 95
grades offered Pre-K-6
annual tuition $8,600 – $12,200
highlights First school in the entire United States to gain accreditation under the new strict standards of the American Montessori Society. Teachers and staff are trained in Montessori and early childhood education. Offers soccer, piano, art club, science club, dance, karate, and Spanish after-school activities.
St. Lawrence Catholic School
5223 N. Himes Ave.
(813) 879-5090
stlawrencecatholicschool.org
founded 1961
number of students 519
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $5,393 – $11,219
highlights Students are encouraged to use their talents to become creative and critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Recognizes the unique characteristics of each student to challenge him or her to become a faith-filled Catholic, a self-motivator, a risk-taker and a user of technological resources.
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
2101 S. Hubert Ave.
(813) 258-5508
smeds.org
founded 1953
number of students 450
grades offered Pre-K-8
annual tuition $12,500
highlights Offers a rigorous curriculum, designed to challenge students academically. All students receive instruction in art, music, Spanish, technology, library, religion, and physical education. Latin is offered in the middle school. Eighth graders receive instruction from the headmaster in public speaking.
Tampa Bay Christian Academy
6815 N. Rome Ave.
(813) 343-0600
tbcarams.org
founded 1957
number of students 273
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $3,200 – $7,500
highlights Strives to meet the needs of each student – those with challenges and those that need challenges. Provides a biblical worldview education that glorifies God.
Tampa Catholic High School
4630 N. Rome Ave.
(813) 870-0860
tampacatholic.org
founded 1962
number of students 760
grades offered 9-12
annual tuition $10,110 – $12,600
highlights College preparatory school offering honors (including AP and dual enrollment), college prep and academic assistance programs of study. Students consistently score above state and national averages on SAT and ACT tests, with 99 percent of graduates continuing on to a college or university.
Tampa Preparatory School
727 W. Cass St.
(813) 251-8481
tampaprep.org
founded 1974
number of students 650
grades offered 6-12
annual tuition $21,065 – $23,185
highlights Educational philosophy based on values of fairness, decency, honor, diligence and academic curiosity. School uses iPads in a one-to-one environment and is an Apple Distinguished School. Academics include opportunities for focused concentration in STEM and global studies.
The Paideia School of Tampa Bay
7834 N. 56th St.
(813) 988-7700
paideiatampa.com
founded 2006
number of students 95
grades offered k-12
annual tuition $7,520 – $8,240
highlights Christ-centered, academically rigorous school dedicated to training disciples, scholars and citizens. Students experience the classical curriculum, including grammar, logic, history of ideas, rhetoric, Latin and Greek.
Villa Madonna School
315 W. Columbus Dr.
(813) 229-1322
villamadonnaschool.com
founded 1941
number of students 400
grades offered Pre-K-12
annual tuition $5,890
highlights Offers small class sizes, individual student iPads for every student in grades 3-8 and a vast array of extracurricular activities. Students consistently score above average on standardized test scores.
PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES:
Argosy University
1403 N. Howard Ave.
(813) 393-5290
argosy.edu
founded 2001
number of students 171
grades offered Undergraduate and Graduate
annual tuition $445 – $1,162, per credit hour, other fees may apply
highlights Offers online and on-campus degrees in education, business, health sciences and psychology.
South University
4401 N. Himes Ave, #175
(813) 393-3800
southuniversity.edu
founded 1899
number of students 558
grades offered Undergraduate and Graduate
annual tuition $2,340 – $12,324, per semester, varies by program and grade level, other fees may apply
highlights Offers a broad-based core curriculum that promotes critical thinking, effective verbal and written communication and skills for life-long learning.
The University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
(813) 253-3333
ut.edu
founded 1933
number of students 8,310
grades offered Undergraduate and Graduate
annual tuition $13,870, per semester, other fees may apply
highlights Offers academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience to students from 50 states and 140 countries. There are more than 200 programs of study, including 13 master’s degree programs and numerous study abroad opportunities.
