Relocating to Tampa? Private schools by area, with funding

New Hillsborough residents are often surprised that Florida funds private school for every child. Here's how to use the directory as you pick a neighborhood.

Residency comes first

Scholarships require Florida residency. New residents can apply for 2026-27 through November 15, 2026, or for 2027-28 starting February 1, 2027.

Neighborhood guides

Thirteen community pages — from South Tampa to Plant City and Riverview — list every registered private school with grades, accreditation and scholarship status.

Arriving mid-year

Transfer students can be enrolled in EMA for Quarter 4 funding by February 15, 2027.

Next step

Complete the two-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor will map every source your family qualifies for and hand you the deadlines.

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Find out what your family qualifies for

A 2-minute funding check. A School Funding Advisor calls you back — no sales pitch, no obligation.

Start the funding check →