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Private & church schools in Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights
The urban core along the Hillsborough River, where Catholic schools and small community academies sit a few blocks from Ybor's historic streets. 11 private schools are registered here with the Florida DOE; 8 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship — $8,429 per K-3 student in 2026-27.
Verified against the state record. School details on this page are reproduced from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Hillsborough district), retrieved October 17, 2026. Scholarship participation reflects the state's FTC/FES-EO participating-school flag on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state — confirm it with the school.
11
Registered private schools8
Accept the Florida Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)7
Take the Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA)3
Offer pre-K6
Serve grade 12$8,429
2026-27 K-3 award in HillsboroughBy type
Independent & Secular Schools in Downtown
7 schools
Browse →Catholic Schools in Downtown
3 schools
Browse →Christian Schools in Downtown
1 school
Browse →All 11 schools in Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa 1407 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 05-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| American Education International K-12 615 Channelside Dr. Suite 207, Tampa 33602 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 02-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Future Leaders Preparatory School 3314 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa 33603 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ideal School 100 Ashley Drive S. Suite 600, Tampa 33602 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| King's Kids Christian Academy 3000 North 34th Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Roth Academy 2605 N 43rd Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 09-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Saint Peter Claver 1401 Governor Street, Tampa 33602 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scholars Christian Academy 2801 East 17th Ave, Tampa 33605 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Spark Learning Xxiii 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa 33605 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tampa Catholic High School 4630 N Rome Avenue, Tampa 33603 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Villa Madonna 315 W Columbus Drive, Tampa 33602 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Ybor City & Tampa Heights | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
ZIP codes: 33602, 33603, 33605
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